Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow - Science and Technology Studies
Overview
The University of Exeter invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow position focusing on Science and Technology Studies. This full-time, European Research Council funded position is available from January 2027 through 31 December 2031, operating on a hybrid work arrangement. The successful candidate will be based at the University of Exeter's Strategy and Security Institute and integrated into the Defence Data Research Centre, working on the GENERAL-AI project directed by Professor Anthony King.
Who can apply
Applicants must have expertise in Science and Technology Studies, sociology of science, or a closely related field. Candidates applying as a Postdoctoral Research Associate must possess or be nearing completion of a relevant PhD, while Postdoctoral Research Fellow applicants must possess a relevant PhD. Candidates must have lived continuously in the UK for at least five years and hold nationality in a NATO member state to meet security clearance requirements.
What you get
The salary ranges from £34,610 to £43,482 per annum. The starting salary ranges from £34,610 up to £39,906 for a Postdoctoral Research Associate, and begins at £43,482 for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, depending on skills, knowledge, and experience.
Requirements
The successful applicant will conduct international-quality research on Work Package 1 of the GENERAL-AI project, investigating the development, adaptation, and application of artificial intelligence for military purposes. Responsibilities include presenting research progress, communicating complex information through various formats, preparing external funding proposals, planning and executing international-level research, and publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals and books. Appointment is conditional upon successfully obtaining security clearance.
Key dates
The application closing date is 6 November 2026. Interviews are expected to take place in late November or early December.