PhD Opportunity in Economics of AI and UK Labour Markets King's College London in United Kingdom

King's College London is offering a fully funded 3.5-year PhD opportunity in the Economics of AI, focusing on how generative AI is transforming UK labour markets. The project aims to analyze the impact of AI on the supply and demand for skills, labour market inequalities, and entrepreneurship using large-scale labour market data and advanced statistical techniques. This research is a collaboration between King's College London and the AI Security Institute, supported by the London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (LISS DTP).

The successful candidate will join a vibrant research environment and work under the supervision of Assistant Professor Bouke Klein Teeselink. The project is ideal for candidates with a strong background in economics, statistics, or related quantitative fields, and an interest in the intersection of AI and labour market dynamics. The position offers full funding, including tuition and a stipend, and is set to begin in October 2026.

Applicants should demonstrate experience in data analysis and statistical methods, and a keen interest in understanding the economic and social implications of AI technologies. The research will contribute to policy and academic discussions on labour market transformation, skill development, and entrepreneurship in the context of rapid technological change.

For application details, candidates are advised to check the comments section of the LinkedIn post or contact the supervisor via LinkedIn. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring researchers interested in the future of work, AI, and economic policy in the UK.