Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in AI Verification (Technical)

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Martin School at the University of Oxford invites applications for a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in AI Verification (Technical). Based in Oxford, you will join the Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative (AIGI Oxford) to advance technical verification of AI systems in data centres.

You will pursue an independent research program, publish in top journals, and contribute to policy reports. You will supervise researchers and help shape the project strategy, building links with academia,

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field (computer science, AI) prior to appointment.
• Experience leading postdoctoral or research teams.
• Strong publication record and policy-report writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a grant-funded project on AI verification.
• Publish agenda-setting research and policy reports.
• Supervise research assistants and coordinate across stakeholders.

Skills

Research leadership

AI verification

Grant management

Supervision

Education

PhD in Computer Science

Tools

Python

ML frameworks

Data analysis

Job description

Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in AI Verification (Technical)

Oxford Martin School, 34 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BD

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative (AIGI Oxford) as a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in AI Verification (Technical).

The Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative (AIGI Oxford) seeks to improve the impact of AI on global societal outcomes through impactful research that is rigorously grounded in the social and computational sciences, decision-maker education campaigns, and training the next generations of technology governance leaders. It is one of the few organisations in the world to focus on the governance of AI from both technical and policy perspectives.

The successful candidate will play a leading role in a grant-funded research project focused on technical and political pathways for verifying compliance with computational rules in AI data centres. The project aims to develop viable, privacy-preserving, and attack-resistant verification mechanisms to support future international AI agreements.

The postholder will pursue an independent research agenda, produce agenda-setting academic publications and policy reports, and contribute to the strategic direction of the project. They will supervise research assistants, support the development of future research activities, and build relationships across academia, government, industry, and civil society.

The post is a full-time fixed-term appointment for two years.

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.

Only applications received before 12:00 noon (GMT) on Monday 9th November 2026can be considered. We expect to hold interviewson Monday 16th November 2026.