Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative institution is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a cutting-edge research initiative focused on AI evaluation and risk management. This role offers the opportunity to conduct original research at the intersection of operations research and AI while collaborating with leading experts in the field. You will engage with industry stakeholders to translate their needs into impactful academic research, publish your findings in prestigious journals, and mentor emerging researchers. This position promises a dynamic environment where you can thrive and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in algorithmic assurance and insurance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance of 38 days

Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme

Discounted bus travel

Subsidised onsite catering

Various other University benefits

Qualifications

• Strong track record of academic publications.
• Ability to independently plan and manage a research project.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research at the intersection of operations research, AI, and management science.
• Translate industry needs into academic research by engaging with insurers and regulators.
• Publish in top-tier journals and present at leading conferences.

Skills

Operations Research

AI

Management Science

Mathematics

Computer Science

Engineering

Education

PhD/DPhil in relevant quantitative field

Job description

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Fixed-term (up to three years), full time (37.5 hours per week)

The Data-Driven Decisions Lab (3DL) at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a pioneering research programme focused on insurance and assurance for AI evaluation and risk management.

This position is part of the AI2 (Algorithmic Assurance and Insurance) research initiative, an ambitious programme supported by the UK Prosperity Research Scheme with partners from both industry and academia. Our mission is to develop foundational models for evaluating, managing, and pricing risk in AI systems.

As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will report to Dr Agni Orfanoudaki and work at the interface of AI, operations research, and management science, developing rigorous and practical methods for algorithmic risk assessment. You will become part of the broader AI2 collaboration, involving leading researchers from the University of Edinburgh School of Mathematics (Prof. Lukasz Szpruch, Prof. David Siska) and the Warwick University School of Engineering (Prof. Carsten Maple). You will also be provided time to further your own independent research in this area.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct original research at the intersection of operations research, AI, and management science.
• Translate industry needs into academic research by engaging with insurers, regulators and tech developers.
• Publish in top-tier journals and present at leading conferences.
• Mentor PhD students and research assistants and collaborate with other postdocs.
• Support grant writing and funding applications to extend the lab’s research impact.
• Represent the research group in academic, industry and policy-making forums.

You will hold a PhD/DPhil in a relevant quantitative field such as Operations Research, Management Science, Mathematics, Computer Science or Engineering. You should have a strong track record of academic publications and a solid understanding of current research in the field. Additionally, you must demonstrate the ability to independently plan and manage a research project, including overseeing a research budget.

At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:

• Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
• Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
• Discounted bus travel
• Subsidised onsite catering
• Plus, many other University benefits

All applications must include a CV, a supporting statement/cover letter, two published or working papers and the contact information of two referees.

For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.

The closing date for applications is 2 May 2025 at 12.00 noon. Online interviews will likely be held the week commencing 5 May 2025.

For further information regarding the position and informal inquiries, you can reach out to Agni Orfanoudaki at [e-mail].

Are you interested in joining Saïd Business School’s talent pool and/or receiving our job alerts? Register at https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Writing/Editing, and Administrative

• Industries

  Higher Education and Research Services

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