Postdoc in AI, Military Decision-Making & STS

Exeter; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Exeter invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow to work on the GENERAL‑AI project, investigating AI and military decision‑making. The role requires a PhD and UK residency with eligibility for security clearance; it runs January 2027 to 31 December 2031 and offers competitive salary scales.

The post is based at the Strategy and Security Institute, engaging with leading defence and AI partners, with an emphasis on empirical, interdisciplinary research

Qualifications

• PhD or nearing completion in a relevant field (STS/sociology of science).
• Experience with qualitative interviews and ethnographic methods.
• Ability to publish research in peer‑reviewed journals and books.

Responsibilities

• Undertake WP1 AI technology research for military applications.
• Survey literature to map current capabilities and limits of AI.
• Develop understanding of data, math and AI principles underpinning models.
• Conduct qualitative interviews with industry and defence experts.
• Publish findings in high‑quality academic venues.

Skills

STS expertise

Qualitative interviews

Academic publishing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

The University of Exeter invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow to work on the GENERAL‑AI project, investigating AI and military decision‑making. The role requires a PhD and UK residency with eligibility for security clearance; it runs January 2027 to 31 December 2031 and offers competitive salary scales.

The post is based at the Strategy and Security Institute, engaging with leading defence and AI partners, with an emphasis on empirical, interdisciplinary research