Postdoc: Computational Game Theory & Social Choice

UAG; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Bus travel discounts

Social and sports clubs

Job summary

The University of Oxford's Department of Computer Science invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Game Theory, including Social Choice Theory. The position reports to Prof. Paul Goldberg and works on the EPSRC project BMW.

The two-month role runs from November to December 2026 and involves collaboration with King’s College London. Remote (within the UK) and flexible working can be considered, with onsite work in Oxford expected.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field.
• Expertise in game theory and social choice theory is desirable.
• Experience with research projects and collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on computational game theory and social choice within the BMW project.
• Collaborate with Prof. Paul Goldberg and scholars at King’s College London.
• Publish findings and contribute to project deliverables.

Skills

Computational Game Theory

Social Choice Theory

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

The University of Oxford's Department of Computer Science invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Game Theory, including Social Choice Theory. The position reports to Prof. Paul Goldberg and works on the EPSRC project BMW.

The two-month role runs from November to December 2026 and involves collaboration with King’s College London. Remote (within the UK) and flexible working can be considered, with onsite work in Oxford expected.