Digital Policy Postdoctoral Researcher

The post holder will be a member of a research group in the Centre for Socio-
Legal Studies with responsibility for carrying out research related to media
and technology law and policy. They will be an integral part of the law in the
digital world research cluster and the Programme in Comparative Media Law and
Policy, reporting to Nicole Stremlau. The post holder will collaborate with
colleagues both within the CSLS and external collaborators in Europe. This is
an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral researcher to engage in data
collection, develop a publication record, participate in international
networks and have opportunities to present at international meetings and
conferences.





The successful candidate should hold or be close to completion of a relevant
PhD/Dphil in the social sciences- this could be law, media, politics, public
policy, or be close to completion; possess sufficient knowledge about
contemporary debates around media, technology, AI policy to work within
established research programmes and networks, particularly in Europe;
excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for
publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the
research network at meetings; demonstrated ability to manage own academic
research and associated activities, including experience of contributing to
international academic events and networks on media law and policy; experience
of actively collaborating in the development of research articles for
publication and be a good team player with the ability to work across a range
of issues and research projects.





This post is full time and fixed term until 28 February 2026. The postholder
will be based at the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies, Manor Road, Manor Road
Building, OX1 3UQ.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via www.recruit.ox.ac.uk.
Vacancy ID: 170358. You will be required to submit a covering letter and CV as
part of your application.





Closing date for applications is midday on 5 February 2024. Interviews will
take place as soon as possible after the closing date.