Postdoctoral Research Associate (Cambridge Digital Minds Research)
University of Cambridge interdisciplinary research centre examining the nature, ethics and societal impact of artificial intelligence.
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About Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence
The Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence (CFI) is an interdisciplinary University of Cambridge research centre. It researches AI’s opportunities and challenges, including transparency, consciousness, social AI, discrimination, democracy, geopolitics and environmental implications, with the aim of helping ensure AI is broadly beneficial.
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About the Role
You will join the Cambridge Digital Minds research group and carry out rigorous empirical, computational, theoretical or policy research. You will work in one of two areas: (A) technical research on AI systems, such as LLM experiments, evaluations or interpretability on topics like AI welfare or Inter-AI Morality; or (B) policy and governance of real or perceived digital minds. You will report to Dr Lucius Caviola, work closely with senior researchers, contribute to collaborative projects, publish in leading venues and help communicate the group's work to academic, policy and industry audiences. There are no compulsory teaching duties, though you may contribute to the MPhil in Ethics of AI, Data and Algorithms and co-supervise graduate students.
Requirements
- PhD in a relevant discipline, or close to completing one
- 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
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK
Responsibilities
- Carry out rigorous empirical, computational, theoretical or policy research
- Contribute to collaborative projects
- Publish in leading venues
- Communicate the group's work to academic, policy and industry audiences
- Optionally contribute to the MPhil in Ethics of AI, Data and Algorithms and co-supervise graduate students
Benefits
- Dedicated funds for research costs, conference travel and workshops
Hiring Process
Submit CV, covering letter, writing sample and two referees' details; interviews planned for the week commencing 25 January 2027.