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 and report to Nicole Stremlau. The post holder will collaborate with
colleagues both within the CSLS and external collaborators, particularly 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 and will be required to be in the office for a minimum of 3
days a week during term time.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via www.recruit.ox.ac.uk.
Vacancy ID: 176948 You will be required to submit a covering letter and CV as
part of your application.





Closing date for applications is midday on 6 January 2025. Interviews are
likely to be held week commencing 20 January 2025. Candidates invited to
interview will be asked to provide two references and written work for the
panel in advance of the interview.