Departmental Research Lecturer in AI, Government & Policy

The Oxford Internet Institute – founded in 2001 - is a multidisciplinary research and teaching department of the University of Oxford, dedicated to the social science of the Internet. 

We are seeking to appoint a Departmental Research Lecturer in AI, Government & Policy to conduct research and teaching and also play an integral part in the activities of the department.

This is a full-time role, starting 1st July 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter) for a fixed term period until  27 October 2026. You will be based in Oxford as your normal place of work.

The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to an excellent programme of research supporting the responsible and effective use of AI and other new information technologies in government decision-making or public service delivery, and for teaching in the graduate programmes of the Oxford Internet Institute. We are particularly interested in candidates conducting research on government digitalisation and innovation, and/or uses of AI for policy design and service delivery.

The position is open to candidates from a variety of disciplines including political science, public policy, political sociology, behavioural economics, or social data science. However, applicants from other disciplines undertaking relevant research will also be welcomed.

Candidates must demonstrate a research record in the broad field of AI, Government & Policy, with a professional standing appropriate to the stage of their career; the ability to deliver excellent teaching and supervision; and a willingness to undertake administration responsibilities on behalf of the Department. Candidates should hold or expect to hold a completed doctorate in a relevant field by the closing date of this vacancy.

Funding for these positions is provided by the Dieter Schwarz Foundation, which will support innovative research on AI, including collaborative activities with the Technical University of Munich in Heilbronn, which this post-holder will contribute to. 

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Victoria Nash, Director the OII (victoria.nash@oii.ox.ac.uk). Further details are also found in the Job Description provided.  

You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of three referees as part of your online application. 

Only applications received before noon 7 April 2025 can be considered. 

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