Postdoctoral Research Associate

Overview

Queen Mary University of London is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for a 12-month, part-time position within the School of Environment and Society and the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. The role supports the Digital Welfare Borders project, an ERC-funded initiative examining the impact of artificial intelligence on welfare governance and migration management across the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Sweden. The appointee will engage in computational research, algorithmic auditing, explainable artificial intelligence analysis, and data-flow mapping alongside project leads.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or be close to completion, or have equivalent research experience in relevant computational fields such as computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, statistics, or data science. Candidates need strong analytical and programming capabilities, familiarity with model evaluation, algorithmic auditing, explainable artificial intelligence techniques, or reverse engineering of predictive systems, and the ability to manage complex datasets securely. An understanding of ethical considerations, privacy, and data governance in artificial intelligence systems is required.

What you get

The position offers a salary between £39,187 and £47,550 per annum on a pro-rata basis. Additional benefits include access to a pension scheme, 30 days of annual leave pro-rata, a season ticket loan scheme, and professional development opportunities. The employer also provides inclusive employment policies and family-friendly work-life balance arrangements.

How to apply

Candidates may apply through the recruitment process provided by the university. Reasonable adjustments are available at each stage of the selection process for candidates with disabilities.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 10 November 2026.