Job Description _________________________________________________________________________ Summary Job title Researcher Division Social Sciences Department Oxford Internet Institute Location Oxford Internet Institute Grade and salary Grade 7: £38,674-£46,913 per annum Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Contract type Fixed term for 7 months or to the funding end date of 25 February 2026 whichever is sooner Reporting to/ Principal Investigator/ Supervisor Professor Rosaria Taddeo Vacancy reference 180983 Additional information This vacancy may meet the Home Office requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship application Project Ethics of AI in Defence: What Does Make Ethical Governance of Emerging Technologies Fail? Funding partner UK Defence science technology laboratory The Role We are seeking two outstanding researchers to join the vibrant and innovative Research Group on Digital Ethics and Defence Technologies, led by Professor Mariarosaria Taddeo. The successful candidate will contribute to pioneering work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics, and national defence. This is a 7-month project, funded by the UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)—the research branch of the UK Ministry of Defence— has the goal to identify and analyse key conditions for a successful implementation of ethical governance measures of AI in defence. The postholders will play a central role in developing ethical frameworks to guide the responsible design, deployment, and oversight of AI systems in this critical sector. This is a rare opportunity to engage in intellectually rigorous and socially consequential research within a high-profile initiative. You will work alongside internationally recognised experts in AI ethics, security studies, and public policy, contributing to a project with substantial academic visibility and policy relevance. The role offers an exceptional environment for academic development, interdisciplinary engagement, and meaningful contribution to one of the most urgent and complex technological challenges of our time. Responsibilities • • • • • • • Adapt existing and develop new research methodologies and materials Contribute to develop new theories and analyse qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining theories as appropriate Collaborate in the writing of research publications and book chapters Write research reports internal guideline documents Present papers at conferences or public meetings Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on methodologies or procedures Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone Manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines Organise workshops and focus groups Selection Criteria Essential 1. Holds PhD or be close to completion of a doctorate in a relevant field (Ethics of a doctorate in a 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. relevant field e.g. Ethics of AI, Digital Ethics, Governance of Digital Technologies) with the doctoral thesis submitted prior to the start of this position. Has knowledge and understanding of qualitative methodologies is able to develop qualitative research Possess excellent specialist knowledge on the ethical governance of AI to work within established research programmes Proven record of contributing to publications/presentations Excellent record of publications in peer-review journals (appropriate for the level of seniority) Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings Experience of independently managing a discrete area of a research project. Ability to manage own academic research and associated activities 2 Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks. About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. The Oxford Internet Institute (OII) 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. Digital connections are now embedded in almost every aspect of our daily lives, and research on individual and collective behaviour online is crucial to understanding our social, economic, and political world. 3 o o o Research: We have unprecedented access to a huge volume of rich social data, and are developing new theories, concepts and methods to analyse it. Teaching: Our Masters and doctoral programmes bring students from all over the world, to work with our faculty at the cutting edge of their fields. Policy: We provide the empirical data and conceptual analysis that is so needed to design policy solutions to societal problems. Our academic faculty and graduate students are drawn from many different disciplines: we believe this combined approach is essential to tackle society’s ‘big questions’. Together, we aim to positively shape the development of our digital world for the public good. The OII aims to operate at the cutting edge in both quantitative, qualitative and computational methodologies that cut across disciplines and topics. The core of our activity is to develop rigorous peerreviewed research and disseminate the outputs in high-quality journals, while working together with partners and stakeholders to inform and shape policy and practice. Our research focuses on areas critical to the public interest and in many cases to advancing fairness in technology. Our research has already delivered significant impact. Our faculty were among the first to draw the world’s attention to “fake news” and defined the concept of “big data”. They have undertaken ground-breaking research into technology and wellbeing using real-time industry data and persuaded major global firms to adopt new methods and practices. OII researchers have developed the first global ratings system for firms operating in the gig economy and had a significant role in influencing the online harms debate in the UK. Our four teaching programmes graduate around 80 students a year across our two Masters programmes in addition to around seven doctoral students. Many of our talented alumni go on to perform important roles and achieve significant accomplishments in the world of policymaking, technology development, civil society and academia. In 2025, the OII will take up residence in the new Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, moving from our current location across three sites on St Giles. For more information about the Oxford Internet Institute please visit https://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/. The Social Sciences Division The University’s academic departments and faculties are organised into four large groups known as Academic Divisions (Social Sciences, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS), Medical Sciences, and Humanities). The divisions are responsible for academic strategy and operational planning, oversight of the teaching and research of their constituent departments and faculties, and for personnel and resource management. The social sciences at Oxford are distinctive for both their depth and breadth, with over 1,100 academic and research staff working across fifteen departments, faculties and schools. The Head of the Social Sciences Division is Professor Timothy Power. The Division is a world-leading centre of research and education in the social sciences. The Times Higher Education (THE) University Rankings returned the University of Oxford to the number one spot in the world for Social Sciences in 2022. We have placed first in three of the last five years (2018, 2019 and 2022). 4 More than 800 researchers were returned to Main Panel C (Social Sciences) for REF 2021 across a diverse range of subject area ‘units of assessment’ – from geography and business to archaeology and law. Over 55% of the research submitted from the Division was judged to be world-leading (4*, the highest score available). More than two-thirds (69%) of the research’s impact was also recognised as world-leading (4*). Research from across the Division was also submitted to subject areas across Panels A (Medicine, health and life sciences), B (Physical sciences, engineering and mathematics), and D (Arts and Humanities), highlighting the enormous breadth and diversity of research expertise across the Division. Our academic and research staff and students are international thought leaders, generating new evidence, insights and policy tools with which to address some of the major global challenges facing humanity, such as sustainable resource management, poverty and forced migration, effective governance and justice. Particular research highlights in recent years have included COVID-19 and Climate Change. As well as active interdisciplinary links with researchers in other divisions at Oxford, we engage and collaborate extensively with other universities and a wide range of governmental and non-governmental practitioner communities such as law, business, public health and welfare, international development and education around the world. The Division has an extensive portfolio of external funders, partners and supporters, with competitively-awarded external research income exceeding £50 million per year and philanthropic income over £25 million a year. As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity, eight of our departments have achieved bronze Athena SWAN awards (a UK accreditation scheme recognising organisations’ commitment to equality and diversity, particularly in gender): Archaeology, the Blavatnik School of Government, Economics, Education, International Development, Law, Anthropology & Museum Ethnography, and the Saïd Business School. Our School of Geography and the Environment holds an Athena SWAN silver award. All of our other departments are either in the process of applying or are scheduled to do so shortly. The Division delivers an exceptional range of high-quality educational programmes all underpinned by the innovative research being undertaken by our academics. The student body is made up of over 2,000 undergraduate students, nearly 3,000 students studying postgraduate taught programmes and 1,200 postgraduate research students. The programmes we offer are wide-ranging, often interdisciplinary and include professionally-oriented provision in areas such as business, law and education. The Division is home to several of Oxford’s most widely recognised teaching programmes, such as Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at undergraduate level; and at the Masters level programmes such as the Bachelor in Civil Law (BCL), Environmental Change and Management, International Relations, and Social Data Science. For more information, please visit: www.socsci.ox.ac.uk. 5 How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs advice is available at: Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly: recruit@oii.ox.ac.uk. To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. 6 Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacy-policy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/data-protection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82 of 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 7 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. The service offers a free telephone advice line, and the ability to book emergency back-up care for children, adult dependents and elderly relatives. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-family-care. The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at many other private nurseries. For full details, including how to apply and the costs, see https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/ Disabled staff We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further details, including information about how to make contact, in confidence, with the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, see https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including the Oxford Research Staff Society, BME staff network, LGBT+ staff network and a disabled staff network. 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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 have an exciting opportunity to join the Graduate Studies Support team at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford. This is a part-time, fixed-term role for three years, starting 1 September 2025, working 30 hours per week over three or four days. You will be based in the Oxford Internet Institute, but there is potential for some remote working during full term and increased flexibility outside term time. You will be part of a busy administrative team and act as first point of contact for students and academic staff for the department’s MSc programmes. This role requires a professional outlook, exceptional customer service, and the ability to manage a varied and sometimes demanding workload with confidentiality, reliability, and excellent time management. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build their career in university administration within a world-leading research environment. The role is varied allowing you to develop a broad skill set and work as part of a friendly and collaborative team that values initiative, allowing your contributions to improve the experience for students and faculty. You will be responsible for providing administrative support for the delivery of the OII’s MSc programmes, including timetabling, managing course enrolments, supporting with induction and feedback processes, and supporting faculty and students with enquiries, teaching arrangements, and various digital learning tools. Working closely with the wider Graduate Studies Support team, you’ll also support key departmental events, meetings and committees. You will have strong administrative experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to your work. You’ll be confident managing a varied workload with competing priorities, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. Strong IT skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems are essential. If you would like to discuss this role please contact David Pepper on 01865 287210 or david.pepper@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 two referees as part of your online application. Only offline applications received before noon on Monday 28th July can be considered. **Committed to equality and valuing diversity**
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Job Description _________________________________________________________________________ Summary Job title Postdoctoral Researcher Division Social Sciences Department Oxford Internet Institute Location Oxford Internet Institute Grade and salary Grade 7: £38,674-£46,913 per annum Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Contract type Fixed term for 40 months or to the funding end date of 30 June 2029 whichever is sooner Reporting to Dieter Schwarz Associate Professor, AI, Government and Policy Vacancy reference 180757 Additional information This vacancy may meet the Home Office requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship application Research topic Bias, Explainability, and Privacy in Multi-modal Foundation Models Principal Investigator / supervisor Professor Chris Russell Funding partner This project is funded by the European Commission The Role Foundation models represent a paradigm shift in AI, exhibiting remarkable capabilities across multiple tasks. Their true potential lies in generalizing across diverse domains and modalities, a largely untapped frontier. The project "Diversis Viis, Plurima Solvens" (DVPS), funded by the European Commission, advances this frontier by focusing on multimodal foundation models (MMFM), aiming to harness their capabilities across various application domains. DVPS emphasizes three core benefits of MMFM: label efficiency, compute reusability, and engineering efficiency. However, achieving these benefits in multimodal settings presents challenges such as modality-specific architecture and cross-modal alignment. To overcome these, DVPS aims to develop generalizable methods that work across diverse modalities and domains, creating a unified framework for MMFM development and integrating new modalities into existing FM. The project focuses on generating foundational knowledge, delivering tested methods, and creating algorithms to expand MMFM capabilities across domains like cardiology, geo-intelligence, and language communication. The postholder will help lead a project work package focusing on alignment of MMFM with ethical, legal, and social values. Specifically, the postholder will lead work to (1) develop bias and fairness methods for domain-specific MMFM to identify and mitigate model and data biases; (2) build and evaluate XAI tools for external auditing and red-teaming; (3) generate predictive explanations without accessing model internal; (4) providing insight into model reasoning processes to enhance transparency and accountability; (5) assess privacy risks of watermarking; and (6) conduct privacy preservation assessments, including training data extraction and membership inference attacks, to mitigate privacy leaks in MMFM. The post-holder will collaborate with Prof Brent Mittelstadt alongside Prof Chris Russell as part of the Governance of Emerging Technologies (GET) research programme at the Oxford Internet Institute. You will be based in Oxford but there may be the opportunity for occasional remote working. Responsibilities • • • • • • • • • • • Coordinate and deliver a research work package on bias, explainability, and privacy in MMFM. Review relevant literature reporting on interpretability/explanation and fairness/bias measurement and mitigation methods, and privacy risks and assessments for MMFM. Develop tools and methodologies for external auditing, red-teaming, and generating predictive explanations without accessing model internals. Undertake assessment of privacy preservation and risks of watermarking, including training data extraction and membership inference attacks, to mitigate privacy leaks in MMFM. Carry out multi-disciplinary collaborative work with colleagues in partner institutions, research groups, other members of the project team, and work package leaders across the DVPS project. Manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines. Lead and collaborate in the preparation of research publications. Present papers at conferences or public meetings. Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on methodologies or procedures. Represent the research team at external meetings/seminars, media, conferences, and similar events either with other members of the group or alone. Such other comparable duties as may be required by the department. 2 Selection Criteria Essential 1. Hold, or be near completion, of a PhD/DPhil in a relevant discipline such as computer science, data science, statistics, or mathematics; 2. Expertise in machine learning, computer vision, human-computer interaction, or similar relevant areas; 3. Experience in research or development on bias, interpretability, and/or privacy in machine learning/AI; 4. Interest in multi-disciplinary collaboration; 5. Ability to manage own academic research and associated activities; 6. Previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations; 7. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings; Desirable 1. 2. 3. 4. Strong publication record Prior experience working in multi-disciplinary teams Experience in research on cardiology, geo-intelligence, and/or language communication Ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation; Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks. 3 About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. The Oxford Internet Institute (OII) 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. Digital connections are now embedded in almost every aspect of our daily lives, and research on individual and collective behaviour online is crucial to understanding our social, economic, and political world. o o o Research: We have unprecedented access to a huge volume of rich social data, and are developing new theories, concepts and methods to analyse it. Teaching: Our Masters and doctoral programmes bring students from all over the world, to work with our faculty at the cutting edge of their fields. Policy: We provide the empirical data and conceptual analysis that is so needed to design policy solutions to societal problems. Our academic faculty and graduate students are drawn from many different disciplines: we believe this combined approach is essential to tackle society’s ‘big questions’. Together, we aim to positively shape the development of our digital world for the public good. The OII aims to operate at the cutting edge in both quantitative, qualitative and computational methodologies that cut across disciplines and topics. The core of our activity is to develop rigorous peerreviewed research and disseminate the outputs in high-quality journals, while working together with partners and stakeholders to inform and shape policy and practice. 4 Our research focuses on areas critical to the public interest and in many cases to advancing fairness in technology. Our research has already delivered significant impact. Our faculty were among the first to draw the world’s attention to “fake news” and defined the concept of “big data”. They have undertaken ground-breaking research into technology and wellbeing using real-time industry data and persuaded major global firms to adopt new methods and practices. OII researchers have developed the first global ratings system for firms operating in the gig economy and had a significant role in influencing the online harms debate in the UK. Our four teaching programmes graduate around 80 students a year across our two Masters programmes in addition to around seven doctoral students. Many of our talented alumni go on to perform important roles and achieve significant accomplishments in the world of policymaking, technology development, civil society and academia. In 2025, the OII will take up residence in the new Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, moving from our current location across three sites on St Giles. For more information about the Oxford Internet Institute please visit https://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/. The Social Sciences Division The University’s academic departments and faculties are organised into four large groups known as Academic Divisions (Social Sciences, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS), Medical Sciences, and Humanities). The divisions are responsible for academic strategy and operational planning, oversight of the teaching and research of their constituent departments and faculties, and for personnel and resource management. The social sciences at Oxford are distinctive for both their depth and breadth, with over 1,100 academic and research staff working across fifteen departments, faculties and schools. The Head of the Social Sciences Division is Professor Timothy Power. The Division is a world-leading centre of research and education in the social sciences. The Times Higher Education (THE) University Rankings returned the University of Oxford to the number one spot in the world for Social Sciences in 2022. We have placed first in three of the last five years (2018, 2019 and 2022). More than 800 researchers were returned to Main Panel C (Social Sciences) for REF 2021 across a diverse range of subject area ‘units of assessment’ – from geography and business to archaeology and law. Over 55% of the research submitted from the Division was judged to be world-leading (4*, the highest score available). More than two-thirds (69%) of the research’s impact was also recognised as world-leading (4*). Research from across the Division was also submitted to subject areas across Panels A (Medicine, health and life sciences), B (Physical sciences, engineering and mathematics), and D (Arts and Humanities), highlighting the enormous breadth and diversity of research expertise across the Division. Our academic and research staff and students are international thought leaders, generating new evidence, insights and policy tools with which to address some of the major global challenges facing humanity, such as sustainable resource management, poverty and forced migration, effective governance and justice. Particular research highlights in recent years have included COVID-19 and Climate Change. As well as active interdisciplinary links with researchers in other divisions at Oxford, we engage and collaborate extensively with other universities and a wide range of governmental and non-governmental practitioner communities such as law, business, public health and welfare, international development and education around the world. The Division has an extensive portfolio of external funders, partners and supporters, with competitively-awarded external research income exceeding £50 million per year and 5 philanthropic income over £25 million a year. As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity, eight of our departments have achieved bronze Athena SWAN awards (a UK accreditation scheme recognising organisations’ commitment to equality and diversity, particularly in gender): Archaeology, the Blavatnik School of Government, Economics, Education, International Development, Law, Anthropology & Museum Ethnography, and the Saïd Business School. Our School of Geography and the Environment holds an Athena SWAN silver award. All of our other departments are either in the process of applying or are scheduled to do so shortly. The Division delivers an exceptional range of high-quality educational programmes all underpinned by the innovative research being undertaken by our academics. The student body is made up of over 2,000 undergraduate students, nearly 3,000 students studying postgraduate taught programmes and 1,200 postgraduate research students. The programmes we offer are wide-ranging, often interdisciplinary and include professionally-oriented provision in areas such as business, law and education. The Division is home to several of Oxford’s most widely recognised teaching programmes, such as Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at undergraduate level; and at the Masters level programmes such as the Bachelor in Civil Law (BCL), Environmental Change and Management, International Relations, and Social Data Science. For more information, please visit: www.socsci.ox.ac.uk. 6 How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs advice is available at: Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly: recruit@oii.ox.ac.uk. To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. 7 Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacy-policy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/data-protection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82 of 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 8 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. The service offers a free telephone advice line, and the ability to book emergency back-up care for children, adult dependents and elderly relatives. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-family-care. The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at many other private nurseries. For full details, including how to apply and the costs, see https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/ Disabled staff We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions. 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Job Description ________________________________________________________________ Summary Job title Graduate Studies Assistant Division Social Science Division Department Oxford Internet Institute Location Currently 41 St Giles, and from October 2025, The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities at Oxford Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG Grade and salary Grade 5: £31,459 - £36,616 per annum Hours Part time 0.8FTE – 30 hours per week Contract type Fixed Term for 3 years Reporting to MSc Programmes Coordinator Vacancy reference 180805 Additional information Proof of Right To Work in the UK: This vacancy does NOT meet the Home Office requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship application. You will be based in Oxford but you may be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working in the UK with your line manager. The role Working in central Oxford as part of a busy administrative team, you will support the MSc Programmes Coordinator and faculty members in the delivery of OII’s postgraduate taught degrees. The OII is expected to move to the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in late September, and there will also be an exciting opportunity for this role to work closely with the Graduate Studies team and Director of Graduate Studies to embed teaching into our new spaces. As the first point of contact to Master’s students and faculty members, it is essential that you have a professional outlook and presentation and are able to provide an exceptional level of customer service at all times. You will need a wide range of office and administrative skills, together with a flexible ‘can do’ attitude to the varied requirements of the role. You will also need to have excellent word processing and other IT skills, including the use of Office 365, video conferencing platforms, and other digital tools that support graduate studies provision. This is an exciting opportunity for someone wishing to pursue a career in University administration and the post holder will be encouraged to take advantage of the many training opportunities offered by the University. Due to the hands-on nature of the role, remote working is possible one day a week during full-term and up to three days a week outside of term time. Responsibilities Teaching arrangements and delivery • Coordinate the OII’s teaching timetabling end-to-end, including collecting facilities and AV requirements from faculty, making internal room bookings and submitting reservation requests for rooms external to the OII, scheduling lecture recordings and attending the first classes at the start of each term to support the convenors and ensure that all requirements are met • Support convenors and teaching assistants flexibly throughout the delivery of their courses, liaising with other OII colleagues to resolve issues and feeding back to the graduate studies support team, making recommendations to support the continuous improvement of OII's teaching administration • Create and maintain accurate student option course enrolment data and manage auditing requests from students internal and external to the department in accordance with convenors’ auditing policies and space constraints • In liaison with the department’s Disability Coordinator, make specific teaching arrangements in support of students with disabilities • Maintain current and accurate information on each course on the University virtual learning environment (Canvas), in consultation with course convenors and the MSc Coordinator, including the editing and distribution of lecture recordings • Coordinate annual updates to course reading lists, including supporting convenors in using the University reading list platform (ORLO), verifying resource availability and other accessibility requirements in line with departmental policies, and ensuring the timely publication of reading lists for current students • Provide technical support and training to academic staff and student teaching assistants in the use of digital education tools, including Canvas, ORLO, Panopto and Microsoft Teams • Support the MSc and DPhil Coordinators in monitoring student attendance to meet Home Office student visa requirements • Make administrative arrangements for meetings and workshops relating to OII degree programmes such as academic support sessions and teaching planning meetings, including scheduling, room bookings and arranging catering as required • Assist in the organisation of the department’s student induction programme for new MSc and DPhil students 2 General administrative support • Field in-person and email enquiries from MSc students, providing guidance, signposting students to University services and and/or exercising judgment to channel queries to the MSc Coordinator and Programme Directors as appropriate. • Attend the termly Graduate Joint Consultative Committee and other student feedback sessions as required. • Support the Graduate Studies Manager in servicing the Graduate Studies Committee, including scheduling meetings, circulating committee agendas and papers, taking minutes and following up on committee decisions. • Supporting the wider graduate studies support team during peak periods, particularly during graduate admissions January-March and in preparation for Exam Board meetings in June and September. • Contribute to the overall smooth running of the department by proactively seeking ad hoc assignments and projects during non-peak periods for teaching (April to September). • Fulfil any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post, as required by the Graduate Studies Manager or other senior colleagues. . 3 Selection criteria Essential selection criteria 1. A good general standard of education at A level or equivalent and an excellent command of English 2. Experience of complex administration, including developing and improving processes; 3. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with both students and academic staff 4. Ability to manage own workload, deal calmly with competing deadlines and prioritise effectively from among a range of tasks 5. Excellent attention to detail and ability to interpret and follow procedures 6. Ability to use initiative and to work independently, with a pro-active approach to problemsolving, whilst recognising when appropriate to refer issues to others 7. Excellent IT skills, and ability to learn new systems rapidly and effectively 8. A collaborative approach to work, including the ability to work as part of a team, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities when required Desirable selection criteria 1. Knowledge of Oxford student systems 2. Experience of working within a higher education institution or within a customer service environment. 3. Experience of running events or providing technical support and/or logistical support to stakeholders Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks 4 About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. The Oxford Internet Institute 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. Digital connections are now embedded in almost every aspect of our daily lives, and research on individual and collective behaviour online is crucial to understanding our social, economic, and political world. Research: We have unprecedented access to a huge volume of rich social data, and are developing new theories, concepts and methods to analyse it. Teaching: Our Masters and doctoral programmes bring students from all over the world, to work with our faculty at the cutting edge of their fields. Policy: We provide the empirical data and conceptual analysis that is so needed to design policy solutions to societal problems. Our academic faculty and graduate students are drawn from many different disciplines: we believe this combined approach is essential to tackle society’s ‘big questions’. Together, we aim to positively shape the development of our digital world for the public good. The OII aims to operate at the cutting edge in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies that cut across disciplines and topics. The core of our activity is to develop rigorous peer-reviewed research and disseminate the outputs in high-quality journals, while ensuring that research helps inform and shape policy and practice. Our research focuses on areas critical to the public interest and has already delivered significant impact. Our faculty were among the first to draw the world’s attention to “fake news” and defined the concept of “big data”. They have undertaken ground-breaking research into technology and wellbeing using real5 time industry data and persuaded major global firms to adopt a new methods and practices. And OII researchers have developed the first global ratings system for firms operating in the gig economy and had a significant role in influencing the online harms debate in the UK. Our four teaching programmes graduate around 80 students a year across our two MSc programmes in addition to around five doctoral students. Many of our talented alumni go on to perform important roles and achieve significant accomplishments in the world of policymaking, technology development, civil society and academia. In 2025, the OII is expected to take up residence in the new Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, moving from our current location across three sites on St Giles. For more information about the Oxford Internet Institute please visit https://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/. Social Sciences Division The Oxford Internet Institute is a department within the Social Sciences Division, one of four academic Divisions in the University, each with considerable devolved budgetary and financial authority, and responsibility for providing a broad strategic focus across its constituent disciplines. The Social Sciences Division represents the largest grouping of social sciences in the UK. It is home to outstanding departments and to the internationally ranked Law Faculty; all are committed to research to develop a greater understanding of all aspects of society, from the impact of political, legal and economic systems on social and economic welfare to human rights and security. That research is disseminated through innovative graduate programmes and enhances undergraduate courses. For more information please visit http://www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/ 6 How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. If you currently work for the University please note that: - as part of the referencing process, we will contact your current department to confirm basic employment details including reason for leaving although employees may hold multiple part-time posts, they may not hold more than the equivalent of a full time post. If you are offered this post, and accepting it would take you over the equivalent of full-time hours, you will be expected to resign from, or reduce hours in, your other posts(s) before starting work in the new post. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). 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The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/data-protection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82 of 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. 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See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits We are a family-friendly employer with one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector (see https://hr.web.ox.ac.uk/family-leave). Our Childcare Services team provides guidance and support on childcare provision, and offers a range of high-quality childcare options at affordable prices for staff. In addition to 5 University nurseries, we partner with a number of local providers to offer in excess of 450 full time nursery places to our staff. Eligible parents are able to pay for childcare through salary sacrifice, further reducing costs. See https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/. 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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 have an exciting opportunity to join the Graduate Studies Support team at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford. This is a part-time, fixed-term role for three years, starting 1 September 2025, working 30 hours per week over three or four days. You will be based in the Oxford Internet Institute, but there is potential for some remote working during full term and increased flexibility outside term time. You will be part of a busy administrative team and act as first point of contact for students and academic staff for the department’s MSc programmes. This role requires a professional outlook, exceptional customer service, and the ability to manage a varied and sometimes demanding workload with confidentiality, reliability, and excellent time management. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build their career in university administration within a world-leading research environment. The role is varied allowing you to develop a broad skill set and work as part of a friendly and collaborative team that values initiative, allowing your contributions to improve the experience for students and faculty. You will be responsible for providing administrative support for the delivery of the OII’s MSc programmes, including timetabling, managing course enrolments, supporting with induction and feedback processes, and supporting faculty and students with enquiries, teaching arrangements, and various digital learning tools. Working closely with the wider Graduate Studies Support team, you’ll also support key departmental events, meetings and committees. You will have strong administrative experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to your work. You’ll be confident managing a varied workload with competing priorities, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. Strong IT skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems are essential. If you would like to discuss this role please contact David Pepper on 01865 287210 or david.pepper@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 two referees as part of your online application. Only offline applications received before noon on Monday 28th July can be considered. Committed to equality and valuing diversity
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Job Description _________________________________________________________________________ Summary Job title Postdoctoral Researcher Division Social Sciences Department Oxford Internet Institute Location Oxford Internet Institute Grade and salary Grade 7: £38,674-£46,913 per annum Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Contract type Fixed term for 41 months or to the funding end date of 30 June 2029 whichever is sooner Reporting to/ Principal Investigator/ Supervisor Professor Rosaria Taddeo Vacancy reference 180862 Additional information This vacancy may meet the Home Office requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship application Project Ethics and Governance of AI Project Website https://dvps.translated.com Funding partner This project is funded by the European Commission The Role 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 four-year, 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. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the ethical frameworks that will guide the future of this rapidly evolving field. 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. Responsibilities • • • • • • • • • • Adapt existing and develop new research methodologies and materials. Contribute to develop new theories and analyse qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining theories as appropriate. Collaborate in the writing of research publications and book chapters . Write research reports internal guideline documents. Present papers at conferences or public meetings. Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on methodologies or procedures. Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone. Carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups Manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines. Organise workshops and focus groups. Selection Criteria Essential 1. PhD on Ethics of AI, Digital Ethics, Governance of Digital Technologies, any other relevant topic 2. Possess excellent specialist knowledge on the ethical governance of AI to work within established research programmes 3. Proven record of contributing to publications/presentations 4. Excellent record of pubblications in peer-review jourals (appropriate for the level of seniority) 5. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings 6. Experience of independently managing a discrete area of a research project 7. Ability to manage own academic research and associated activities 2 Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks. About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. The Oxford Internet Institute (OII) 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. Digital connections are now embedded in almost every aspect of our daily lives, and research on individual and collective behaviour online is crucial to understanding our social, economic, and political world. o Research: We have unprecedented access to a huge volume of rich social data, and are developing new theories, concepts and methods to analyse it. 3 o o Teaching: Our Masters and doctoral programmes bring students from all over the world, to work with our faculty at the cutting edge of their fields. Policy: We provide the empirical data and conceptual analysis that is so needed to design policy solutions to societal problems. Our academic faculty and graduate students are drawn from many different disciplines: we believe this combined approach is essential to tackle society’s ‘big questions’. Together, we aim to positively shape the development of our digital world for the public good. The OII aims to operate at the cutting edge in both quantitative, qualitative and computational methodologies that cut across disciplines and topics. The core of our activity is to develop rigorous peerreviewed research and disseminate the outputs in high-quality journals, while working together with partners and stakeholders to inform and shape policy and practice. Our research focuses on areas critical to the public interest and in many cases to advancing fairness in technology. Our research has already delivered significant impact. Our faculty were among the first to draw the world’s attention to “fake news” and defined the concept of “big data”. They have undertaken ground-breaking research into technology and wellbeing using real-time industry data and persuaded major global firms to adopt new methods and practices. OII researchers have developed the first global ratings system for firms operating in the gig economy and had a significant role in influencing the online harms debate in the UK. Our four teaching programmes graduate around 80 students a year across our two Masters programmes in addition to around seven doctoral students. Many of our talented alumni go on to perform important roles and achieve significant accomplishments in the world of policymaking, technology development, civil society and academia. In 2025, the OII will take up residence in the new Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, moving from our current location across three sites on St Giles. For more information about the Oxford Internet Institute please visit https://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/. The Social Sciences Division The University’s academic departments and faculties are organised into four large groups known as Academic Divisions (Social Sciences, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS), Medical Sciences, and Humanities). The divisions are responsible for academic strategy and operational planning, oversight of the teaching and research of their constituent departments and faculties, and for personnel and resource management. The social sciences at Oxford are distinctive for both their depth and breadth, with over 1,100 academic and research staff working across fifteen departments, faculties and schools. The Head of the Social Sciences Division is Professor Timothy Power. The Division is a world-leading centre of research and education in the social sciences. The Times Higher Education (THE) University Rankings returned the University of Oxford to the number one spot in the world for Social Sciences in 2022. We have placed first in three of the last five years (2018, 2019 and 2022). More than 800 researchers were returned to Main Panel C (Social Sciences) for REF 2021 across a diverse range of subject area ‘units of assessment’ – from geography and business to archaeology and law. Over 4 55% of the research submitted from the Division was judged to be world-leading (4*, the highest score available). More than two-thirds (69%) of the research’s impact was also recognised as world-leading (4*). Research from across the Division was also submitted to subject areas across Panels A (Medicine, health and life sciences), B (Physical sciences, engineering and mathematics), and D (Arts and Humanities), highlighting the enormous breadth and diversity of research expertise across the Division. Our academic and research staff and students are international thought leaders, generating new evidence, insights and policy tools with which to address some of the major global challenges facing humanity, such as sustainable resource management, poverty and forced migration, effective governance and justice. Particular research highlights in recent years have included COVID-19 and Climate Change. As well as active interdisciplinary links with researchers in other divisions at Oxford, we engage and collaborate extensively with other universities and a wide range of governmental and non-governmental practitioner communities such as law, business, public health and welfare, international development and education around the world. The Division has an extensive portfolio of external funders, partners and supporters, with competitively-awarded external research income exceeding £50 million per year and philanthropic income over £25 million a year. As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity, eight of our departments have achieved bronze Athena SWAN awards (a UK accreditation scheme recognising organisations’ commitment to equality and diversity, particularly in gender): Archaeology, the Blavatnik School of Government, Economics, Education, International Development, Law, Anthropology & Museum Ethnography, and the Saïd Business School. Our School of Geography and the Environment holds an Athena SWAN silver award. All of our other departments are either in the process of applying or are scheduled to do so shortly. The Division delivers an exceptional range of high-quality educational programmes all underpinned by the innovative research being undertaken by our academics. The student body is made up of over 2,000 undergraduate students, nearly 3,000 students studying postgraduate taught programmes and 1,200 postgraduate research students. The programmes we offer are wide-ranging, often interdisciplinary and include professionally-oriented provision in areas such as business, law and education. The Division is home to several of Oxford’s most widely recognised teaching programmes, such as Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at undergraduate level; and at the Masters level programmes such as the Bachelor in Civil Law (BCL), Environmental Change and Management, International Relations, and Social Data Science. For more information, please visit: www.socsci.ox.ac.uk. 5 How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. 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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 have an exciting opportunity to 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. The position is full-time and fixed term for 41 months or to the funding end date of 30 June 2029 - whichever is sooner – with an aim to start 1 October 2025. This is a four-year, 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. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the ethical frameworks that will guide the future of this rapidly evolving field. 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. The postholder will adapt existing and develop new research methodologies and materials, contribute to develop new theories and analyse qualitative and/or quantitative data, collaborate in the writing of research publications and represent the research group at external meetings/seminars/workshops and focus groups. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD/DPhil in either Ethics of AI, Digital Ethics, Governance of Digital Technologies or any other relevant topic, possess excellent specialist knowledge on the ethical governance of AI, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. 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. 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 two referees as part of your online application. Only online applications received before noon on 31 July can be considered. Committed to equality and valuing diversity
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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 two outstanding researchers to join the vibrant and innovative Research Group on Digital Ethics and Defence Technologies, led by Professor Mariarosaria Taddeo. The successful candidate will contribute to pioneering work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics, and national defence. Each position is full-time and fixed term for 7 months or to the funding end date of 25 February 2026 - whichever is sooner – with an aim to start as soon as possible. This project is funded by the UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)—the research branch of the UK Ministry of Defence— has the goal to identify and analyse key conditions for a successful implementation of ethical governance measures of AI in defence. The postholders will play a central role in developing ethical frameworks to guide the responsible design, deployment, and oversight of AI systems in this critical sector. This is a rare opportunity to engage in intellectually rigorous and socially consequential research within a high-profile initiative. You will work alongside internationally recognised experts in AI ethics, security studies, and public policy, contributing to a project with substantial academic visibility and policy relevance. The role offers an exceptional environment for academic development, interdisciplinary engagement, and meaningful contribution to one of the most urgent and complex technological challenges of our time. Duties include; • adapting existing and developing new research methodologies and materials • contributing to the development of new theories • analysing qualitative and/or quantitative data, • collaborating in the writing of research publications • representing the research group at external meetings/seminars/workshops and focus groups The ideal candidate will hold or be close to completion of a doctorate in a relevant field, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and possess excellent specialist knowledge on the ethical governance of AI to work within established research programmes. 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. 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 two referees as part of your online application. Only online applications received before noon 28 July 2025 can be considered. Interviews are due to take place on 4 August 2025, remotely. **Committed to equality and valuing diversity.**
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The Oxford Internet Institute has an exciting opportunity to join the Governance of Emerging Technologies research programme, working under the supervision of Professor Brent Mittelstadt and Professor Chris Russell. This is an exciting opportunity for you to work at the cutting edge of AI, contributing to a major shift in how we understand and apply foundation models. The position is full-time and fixed term for 40 months or to the funding end date of 30 June 2029 - whichever is sooner – with the aim to start on 1 October 2025. The project focuses on generating foundational knowledge, delivering tested methods, and creating algorithms to expand MMFM capabilities across domains like cardiology, geo-intelligence, and language communication. The postholder will help lead a project work package focusing on alignment of MMFM with ethical, legal, and social values. Specifically, the postholder will lead work to: (1) develop bias and fairness methods for domain-specific MMFM to identify and mitigate model and data biases; (2) build and evaluate XAI tools for external auditing and red-teaming; (3) generate predictive explanations without accessing model internal; (4) providing insight into model reasoning processes to enhance transparency and accountability; (5) assess privacy risks of watermarking; and (6) conduct privacy preservation assessments, including training data extraction and membership inference attacks, to mitigate privacy leaks in MMFM. You will hold a PhD/DPhil (or be near completion) in a relevant discipline such as computer science, data science, statistics or mathematics; expertise in machine learning, computer vision, human-computer interaction, or similar relevant areas. Experience in research or development on bias, interpretability, and/or privacy in machine learning/AI is necessary for this role. If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Professor Chris Russell on chris.russell@oii.ox.ac.uk. Further details including the full selection criteria are found in the Job Description provided and on the research project webpage https://syntheticsociety.oii.ox.ac.uk/openings. 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 two referees as part of your online application. Only online applications received before noon 30 July 2025 UK TIME can be considered. **Committed to equality and valuing diversity**
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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 have an exciting opportunity to 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. The position is full-time and fixed term for 41 months or to the funding end date of 30 June 2029 - whichever is sooner – with an aim to start 1 October 2025. This is a four-year, 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. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the ethical frameworks that will guide the future of this rapidly evolving field. 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. The postholder will adapt existing and develop new research methodologies and materials, contribute to develop new theories and analyse qualitative and/or quantitative data, collaborate in the writing of research publications and represent the research group at external meetings/seminars/workshops and focus groups. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD/DPhil in either Ethics of AI, Digital Ethics, Governance of Digital Technologies or any other relevant topic, possess excellent specialist knowledge on the ethical governance of AI, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. 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. 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 two referees as part of your online application. Only online applications received before noon on 31 July can be considered. **Committed to equality and valuing diversity**
The Oxford Internet Institute has an exciting opportunity to join the Governance of Emerging Technologies research programme, working under the supervision of Professor Brent Mittelstadt and Professor Chris Russell. This is an exciting opportunity for you to work at the cutting edge of AI, contributing to a major shift in how we understand and apply foundation models. The position is full-time and fixed term for 40 months or to the funding end date of 30 June 2029 - whichever is sooner – with the aim to start on 1 October 2025. The project focuses on generating foundational knowledge, delivering tested methods, and creating algorithms to expand MMFM capabilities across domains like cardiology, geo-intelligence, and language communication. The postholder will help lead a project work package focusing on alignment of MMFM with ethical, legal, and social values. Specifically, the postholder will lead work to: (1) develop bias and fairness methods for domain-specific MMFM to identify and mitigate model and data biases; (2) build and evaluate XAI tools for external auditing and red-teaming; (3) generate predictive explanations without accessing model internal; (4) providing insight into model reasoning processes to enhance transparency and accountability; (5) assess privacy risks of watermarking; and (6) conduct privacy preservation assessments, including training data extraction and membership inference attacks, to mitigate privacy leaks in MMFM. You will hold a PhD/DPhil (or be near completion) in a relevant discipline such as computer science, data science, statistics or mathematics; expertise in machine learning, computer vision, human-computer interaction, or similar relevant areas. Experience in research or development on bias, interpretability, and/or privacy in machine learning/AI is necessary for this role. If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Professor Chris Russell on chris.russell@oii.ox.ac.uk. Further details including the full selection criteria are found in the Job Description provided and on the research project webpage https://syntheticsociety.oii.ox.ac.uk/openings. 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 two referees as part of your online application. Only online applications received before noon 30 July 2025 UK TIME can be considered. Committed to equality and valuing diversity
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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 two outstanding researchers to join the vibrant and innovative Research Group on Digital Ethics and Defence Technologies, led by Professor Mariarosaria Taddeo. The successful candidate will contribute to pioneering work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics, and national defence. Each position is full-time and fixed term for 7 months or to the funding end date of 25 February 2026 - whichever is sooner – with an aim to start as soon as possible. This project is funded by the UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)—the research branch of the UK Ministry of Defence— has the goal to identify and analyse key conditions for a successful implementation of ethical governance measures of AI in defence. The postholders will play a central role in developing ethical frameworks to guide the responsible design, deployment, and oversight of AI systems in this critical sector. This is a rare opportunity to engage in intellectually rigorous and socially consequential research within a high-profile initiative. You will work alongside internationally recognised experts in AI ethics, security studies, and public policy, contributing to a project with substantial academic visibility and policy relevance. The role offers an exceptional environment for academic development, interdisciplinary engagement, and meaningful contribution to one of the most urgent and complex technological challenges of our time. Duties include; • adapting existing and developing new research methodologies and materials • contributing to the development of new theories • analysing qualitative and/or quantitative data, • collaborating in the writing of research publications • representing the research group at external meetings/seminars/workshops and focus groups The ideal candidate will hold or be close to completion of a doctorate in a relevant field, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and possess excellent specialist knowledge on the ethical governance of AI to work within established research programmes. 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. 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 two referees as part of your online application. Only online applications received before noon 28 July 2025 can be considered. Interviews are due to take place on 4 August 2025, remotely. Committed to equality and valuing diversity.
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