2 x Research Officers

Overview

Two postdoctoral researcher positions are available at the London School of Economics and Political Science within the Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science. These roles are part of the Global Priorities Research Group, led by Associate Professorial Research Fellow Andreas L. Mogensen. Each position is tenable for four years in the first instance, with funding secured for this duration. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to help shape the strategic direction and research agenda of the newly established group.

What you get

The salary ranges from £43,277 to £49,573 per annum inclusive of London allowance, with the potential to progress to £51,714 per annum. Additional benefits include an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, and training and development opportunities.

Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed or nearly completed a PhD in philosophy or another relevant discipline. Candidates should possess a track record or trajectory of excellent publications with the proven ability or potential to publish in top journals or with leading book publishers. A strong research interest in topics matching the project remit and the ability to collaborate harmoniously within a research team are required. The capacity to produce research related to large-scale risks and opportunities associated with transformative artificial intelligence is considered desirable.

How to apply

Applications must include a curriculum vitae, a cover letter of no more than 550 words, a writing sample not exceeding 10,000 words representing polished work, and a research statement of up to 550 words describing intended research topics and their connection to past and current work.

Key dates

The application deadline is the 15th of November 2026 at 23.59 UK time. The successful applicant ideally begins in September 2027.