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.





**Committed to equality and valuing diversity**