Postdoctoral Researcher / AI & Law

Tais 2026; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oxford Martin School invites applications for a research post focusing on the legal aspects of AI governance. The role blends independent study with policy‑facing activity and collaboration across the Initiative.

You will publish outputs, contribute to funding proposals and reports, and engage with external stakeholders such as governments, international organisations and standards bodies, including participating in seminars and public events.

Responsibilities

• Undertake research on legal aspects of AI governance.
• Publish research outputs and contribute to funding proposals and reports.
• Engage with external stakeholders such as governments, international organisations and standards bodies; participate in seminars, workshops and public events.

Job description

The postholder will undertake research on legal aspects of AI governance, working closely with colleagues across the Initiative. Research areas may include domestic and international AI regulation, how existing legal frameworks can be adapted to address AI, and the impact of AI on the rule of law and democratic governance. Projects will be agreed collaboratively and aligned with the Initiative’s research priorities and the postholder’s expertise.

The role combines independent academic research with policy‑facing activity. The postholder will be expected to publish research outputs, contribute to research funding proposals and reports, engage with external stakeholders such as governments, international organisations and standards bodies, and participate in seminars, workshops and public events.

Please Note

The post is fixed‑term for 1 year and is full‑time.

The Oxford Martin School supports the University’s commitment to equal opportunity, and to being a place where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We recognise how the diversity of our community enriches our ability to deliver on our academic mission.

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under‑represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.