JOB: Postdoctoral Researcher in Digital Ethics - Digital Ethics Lab - OII - University of Oxford

Postdoctoral Researcher in Digital Ethics
Vacancy ID: 129204
Closing Date: 26 June 2017 12:00pm BST
Posted Date: 25 May 2017
Grade 7: £31,076 to £38,183 p.a.

We are looking for a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher to work on the ethical challenges posed by digital technologies (digital ethics).

The Postdoctoral Researcher will be a member of the Digital Ethics Lab, will elaborate new analyses and hypotheses, review the literature, and publish the results, in collaboration with other members of DELab. The selected candidate will also contribute to the dissemination of the findings through presentations, the organisation of workshops, participation into conferences, and social media. 

For more information about DELab and its current projects please see

The position is suited to candidates who have recently completed a doctorate on any relevant discipline, especially philosophy, ethics, law, and sociology. The list is not exclusive and a degree in computer science, AI, machine learning, economics, STS, and geography (this list is only indicative) is also relevant, if combined with a proven interest (e.g., publication, organisation of workshops and panel, and talks) in ethical, legal, or social impact analysis of digital technologies. 

For more information about the position and on how to apply please see