Oxford Internet Institute Founded in 2001 – an interdisciplinary research and teaching department at the University of Oxford, dedicated to the social sciences of the Internet.

We are looking for a researcher to join our vibrant and innovative research group on digital ethics and defense technologies. The position is full time and has a fixed term of two years with the aim of starting as soon as possible.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, Professor Taddeo, the post holder will join the dynamic research group on digital ethics and defense 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 high-profile, rolling two-year research initiative funded by the European Commission, bringing together leading research teams from across the euro area to develop cutting-edge multimodal MBA programmes.

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 political impact, and high visibility. This publication provides an exceptional environment for academic growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful engagement with one of the most important technological challenges of our time.

Duties include but are not limited to;

• Collaborate in writing research publications and book chapters
• Adapt and develop existing research methodologies
• Contributing to the development of new theories
• Analyze qualitative and/or quantitative data and review revision as appropriate
• Represent the research group in external meetings/seminars/workshops and focus groups

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in AI Ethics, Digital Technologies Law and Regulation or Cybersecurity, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and possess excellent specialist knowledge about ethical governance of AI – with a focus on the health, cybersecurity or disinformation sector.

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Professor Rosaria Tadeo on mariarosaria.taddeo@oii.ox.ac.uk. Further details including full selection criteria can be found in the job description provided. Click the “Apply” button above.

Candidates must submit:

• Research statement (Maximum 3 pages) Details a specific research project in the area of ​​AI ethics and governance that the candidate would ideally like to develop.
• Writing sample Published paper as first author.
• the biography Including full publication list with citation metrics.
• Names and contact details of three referees Who can speak to your research excellence and ability to do work at the intersection of ethics and technical AI systems.

Only applications submitted online before noon on November 3, 2025 may be considered.

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