Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in AI Verification (Technical)
University of Oxford – Oxford Martin School · United Kingdom
Senior Postdoctoral Researcher position in AI verification at Oxford Martin School's AI Governance Initiative. The role involves leading a grant-funded research project on technical and political pathways for verifying AI data centre compliance. Responsibilities include independent research, academic publications, policy reports, supervising research assistants, and building relationships across academia, government, industry and civil society.
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About this opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative (AIGI Oxford) as a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in AI Verification (Technical).
The Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative (AIGI Oxford) seeks to improve the impact of AI on global societal outcomes through impactful research that is rigorously grounded in the social and computational sciences, decision-maker education campaigns, and training the next generations of technology governance leaders. It is one of the few organisations in the world to focus on the governance of AI from both technical and policy perspectives.
The successful candidate will play a leading role in a grant-funded research project focused on technical and political pathways for verifying compliance with computational rules in AI data centres. The project aims to develop viable, privacy-preserving, and attack-resistant verification mechanisms to support future international AI agreements.
The postholder will pursue an independent research agenda, produce agenda-setting academic publications and policy reports, and contribute to the strategic direction of the project. They will supervise research assistants, support the development of future research activities, and build relationships across academia, government, industry, and civil society.
The post is a full-time fixed-term appointment for two years.
The Oxford Martin School supports the University's commitment to equal opportunity and to being a place where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We recognise how the diversity of our community enriches our ability to deliver on our academic mission. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education.
You will be required to upload a CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should explain how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Both documents must be submitted to be considered.
Only applications received before 12:00 noon (GMT) on Monday 9th November 2026 can be considered. We expect to hold interviews on Monday 16th November 2026.
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