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Grade: Grade 7: £38,674-£46,913 per annum
We are seeking a researcher to join the vibrant and innovative Research Group on Digital Ethics and Defence Technologies. The position is full-time and fixed term for two years with the aim to start as soon as possible.
Reporting to the Principal Investigator, Professor Taddeo, the post holder will join the dynamic research group on Digital Ethics and Defence Technologies, contributing to pioneering work at the forefront of AI and ethics. The role focuses on innovative research into the ethical governance of Large Language Models (LLMs), as part of the prestigious Divirsibus Vis Plurima Solvo project. This is a 2-year, renewable, high-profile research initiative funded by the European Commission, bringing together leading research teams from across the Eurozone to develop state-of-the-art multimodal LLMs.
This is a unique opportunity to engage in intellectually rigorous and socially impactful research, collaborate with internationally acclaimed experts, and contribute to a project that is expected to have significant academic and policy impact, and high visibility. The post offers an exceptional environment for academic growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful engagement with one of the most important technological challenges of our time.
Duties involve but are not limited to;
- collaborating in the writing of research publications and book chapters
- adapting existing and developing new research methodologies
- contributing to the development of new theories
- analysing qualitative and/or quantitative data, reviewing refining as appropriate
- representing the research group at external meetings/seminars/workshops and focus groups
The ideal candidate will hold a doctorate in Ethics of AI, Law and Regulation of Digital Technologies or Cybersecurity, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and possess excellent specialist knowledge on the ethical governance of AI – with a focus on either the health sector, cybersecurity, or disinformation.
If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Professor Rosaria Taddeo on Mariarosaria.taddeo@oii.ox.ac.uk. Further details including the full selection criteria are found in the Job Description provided.
Candidates must submit:
- Research statement (max 3 pages) detailing a specific research project on the area of ethics and governance of AI that ideally the candidate would like to develop.
- Writing sample a published paper as first author.
- Curriculum vitae including full publication list with citation metrics.
- Names and contact details of three referees who can speak to your research excellence and ability to conduct work at the intersection of ethics and technical AI systems.
Only online applications received before noon on 3 November 2025 can be considered.
Committed to equality and valuing diversity
How to apply
- Opening date: Thursday 9 October, 2025, 2:00am
- Closing date: Monday 3 November, 2025, 12:00pm (UK time)
- Interview date: Interviews are scheduled for the week beginning Monday 17 November, 2025
Only applications received before 12:00pm on Monday 3 November 2025 will be considered.
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Grade: Grade 6: £35,681 – 41,636 per annum
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join Dr Fabian Braesemann’s team at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford. This is a full-time, fixed-term position to 30 September 2025, starting in January. You will be based at the Schwarzman Centre, Oxford but there may be the opportunity for occasional remote working within the UK.
We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Research Assistant with a background in computer science, business analytics, information systems, business computing or related to join our Science of Startups research project, which explores the role of personality traits in entrepreneurship and which studies startup ecosystems more broadly.
Responsibilities include:
• Developing tools and pipelines for data collection, processing, and quality assurance.
• Assisting in and supporting the development of an agent-based model of startup ecosystems.
• Applying programming and data analytics skills to manage and analyse large, complex datasets.
• Contributing to methodological innovation at the intersection of computer science, data science, and social science.
• Assisting in the preparation of outputs for academic, business, and public audiences.
You will Hold, or be close to completing, a first degree in computer science, business informatics, data science, or a related subject, have excellent communication skills, and experience in developing and applying computational methods.
Full details are found in the Job Description provided. If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Dr Fabian Braesemann fabian.braesemann@oii.ox.ac.uk.
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 on Monday 27 October can be considered.
Committed to equality and valuing diversity
How to apply
- Opening date: Monday 13 October, 2025, 8:00am
- Closing date: Monday 27 October, 2025, 12:00pm (UK time)
- Interview date: Interviews are scheduled for the week beginning Monday 10 November, 2025
Only applications received before 12:00pm on Monday 27 October 2025 will be considered.
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Grade: Grade 6: £35,681 – 41,636 per annum
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join Dr Fabian Braesemann’s team at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford. This is a full-time, fixed-term position to 30 September 2025, starting in January. You will be based at the Schwarzman Centre, Oxford but there may be the opportunity for occasional remote working within the UK.
We are seeking a motivated and analytically minded Research Assistant with a background in economics to join our Science of Startups research project, which explores the role of personality traits in entrepreneurship and which studies startup ecosystems more broadly.
Responsibilities include:
• Supporting data collection and econometric analysis of large survey datasets.
• Applying quantitative and qualitative research approaches to study the relationship between personality, entrepreneurship, and startup success.
• Conducting literature reviews and synthesising findings at the intersection of entrepreneurship research, business and economics.
• Assisting in the preparation of publications, presentations, and reports for both academic and policy audiences.
• Co-supervising student researchers; engaging with external stakeholders
• Joining business-related outreach events and present at conferences
You will Hold a first degree in economics or a related subject, have excellent communication skills, and experience in survey-based research programmes, and basic programming in R.
Full details are found in the Job Description provided. If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Dr Fabian Braesemann fabian.braesemann@oii.ox.ac.uk.
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 on Monday 27 October can be considered.
Committed to equality and valuing diversity
How to apply
- Opening date: Monday 13 October, 2025, 8:00am
- Closing date: Monday 27 October, 2025, 12:00pm (UK time)
- Interview date: Interviews are scheduled for the week beginning Monday 10 November, 2025
Only applications received before 12:00pm on Monday 27 October 2025 will be considered.
