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Postdoctoral Research Associate in AI Systems, Digital Minds Policy and Governance University of Cambridge in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full-time, fixed-term appointment for two years in the first instance, with a salary of £38,448–£46,970. Dedicated programme funds are available for research costs, conference travel and workshops.
Deadline
Jan 10, 2027
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Cambridge
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The Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence and the Institute for Technology and Humanity at the University of Cambridge invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Cambridge Digital Minds research group, directed by Dr Lucius Caviola.
The researcher will work closely with senior researchers including Dr Bradford Saad and Dr Caspar Kaiser. The role supports rigorous empirical, computational, theoretical or policy research on digital minds and artificial intelligence, with opportunities to contribute to collaborative projects, publish in leading venues, and communicate findings to academic, policy and industry audiences.
Applicants may pursue one of two research areas. Area A focuses on technical research on AI systems, including large language model experiments, evaluation and interpretability, with topics such as AI welfare and Inter-AI Morality. Area B addresses the policy and governance of real or perceived digital minds. Projects may include studies with human participants, although these will not be the primary focus.
The post offers an interdisciplinary research environment spanning computer science, machine learning, cognitive science, computational social science, economics, law, political science, public policy and philosophy. There are no compulsory teaching duties, while opportunities may exist to contribute to the MPhil in Ethics of AI, Data and Algorithms and to co-supervise graduate students.
Funding details
Full-time, fixed-term appointment for two years in the first instance, with a salary of £38,448–£46,970. Dedicated programme funds are available for research costs, conference travel and workshops.
What's required
Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in a relevant discipline and have a strong research record relevant to one of the two research areas. Relevant backgrounds include computer science, machine learning, cognitive science, computational social science, economics, law, political science, public policy and philosophy. Applicants trained in psychology or behavioural science are welcome if they meet the requirements for their chosen area. Applicants should identify Area A or B, explain their interest and aptitude, propose relevant questions or methods, and submit a CV, covering letter, a professional writing sample of no more than 10,000 words, and names and contact details of two referees. Area B applicants should also address which policy or governance question about digital minds matters most and why.
How to apply
Apply online through the University of Cambridge recruitment system using the Apply button. Upload a CV, covering letter, writing sample of up to 10,000 words, and details of two referees; quote reference GO51601.
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