Ada Lovelace Institute Seeks a Researcher (Public Participation)| Salary from £43,000 | Apply by 19 October 2026
Overview
The Ada Lovelace Institute is hiring a Researcher focusing on Public Participation to support research examining how artificial intelligence and data impact individuals and communities across the United Kingdom. The position is based at the institute in Farringdon, London, and operates on a full-time schedule of 35 hours per week.
What you get
The role is offered as a two-year employment contract with a starting salary of £43,000 per year. Employees receive a hybrid working arrangement that permits working from home two days per week, alongside flexible or reduced working hours and secondment considerations. Additional benefits comprise 28 days of annual leave plus public holidays, employer pension contributions of up to 11 percent, enhanced family leave policies, life assurance, coaching, mentoring, learning opportunities, a cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket support, and wellbeing services.
Requirements
Applicants need demonstrable experience in qualitative research and an interest in the social impacts of emerging technologies, data, and artificial intelligence. Candidates should bring experience conducting research with communities along with strong written and oral communication skills. Familiarity with qualitative methods like interviews, deliberative approaches, or participatory action research is valuable. Experience gained in non-traditional academic settings, such as charities, non-governmental organisations, or civil society groups, is also welcomed.
How to apply
Candidates must submit their applications through the official recruitment platform by providing an up-to-date CV and answering the required application questions. Applicants may save their progress on the platform before final submission. Questions regarding the role or requests for alternative application formats can be directed to the designated email contact.
Key dates
Applications close on 19 October 2026 at 9:30 BST. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 6 November 2026 and/or 9 November 2026.