Research Fellow in Law and Technology (Leverhulme Trust Project)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research position awaits a motivated individual with a PhD in law, focusing on the intersection of law and technology. This role, part of a Leverhulme Trust Research Project, involves developing technical tools for diagnosing machine learning decision quality and contributing to AI accountability frameworks. The successful candidate will collaborate with esteemed professors and researchers in a vibrant environment, enhancing their publication record and gaining invaluable experience in regulatory initiatives. With generous benefits including 41 days of holiday and a defined benefit pension scheme, this opportunity promises to be both rewarding and impactful.

Benefits

41 days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle-to-work loans

Season ticket loans

On-site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced parental leave

Employee support services

Discounted insurance

Qualifications

• PhD in law, ideally at the intersection of law and technology.
• Knowledge of tort, contract, product liability, and digital regulation.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical tools to diagnose ML decision quality.
• Contribute to developing regulatory frameworks for AI accountability.

Skills

Knowledge of tort law

Knowledge of contract law

Knowledge of product liability

Familiarity with AI regulatory initiatives

Understanding of digital regulation

Publication record

Conference participation

Statistical knowledge

Machine learning knowledge

Information theory knowledge

Education

PhD in Law

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07.05.2025

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21.06.2025

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About the role

We invite applications for a postdoctoral research position in law and technology, associated with a Leverhulme Trust Research Project on “Liability for Autonomous Decision Systems”. This role involves developing technical tools to diagnose machine learning (ML) decision quality, identify failures, and analyze root causes. The successful candidate will work with a team including Prof Carsten Gerner-Beuerle (UCL Laws), Prof Miguel Rodrigues (UCL Engineering), and a machine learning researcher. The position offers a vibrant research environment and collaboration opportunities across faculties. Appointment at Grade 7 requires a PhD; otherwise, initial appointment is at Grade 6B (£38,000 - £41,000), with backdating upon PhD completion. The role is initially for 12 months, with a possible extension of 6 months, subject to approval.

About you

We seek a motivated individual with a PhD in law, ideally at the intersection of law and technology, to contribute to developing regulatory frameworks for AI accountability. Candidates should have knowledge of tort, contract, product liability, internet law, digital regulation, and familiarity with AI regulatory initiatives. A publication record and conference participation are desirable, along with some knowledge of statistical, machine learning, or information theory.

What we offer

Benefits include 41 days holiday, a defined benefit pension scheme, cycle-to-work and season ticket loans, on-site nursery and gym, enhanced parental leave, employee support services, and discounted insurance.