Research Fellow in Responsible AI Translation

This postdoctoral Research Fellow position focuses on translating technical AI research into policy advice for government, industry, and the public. Key responsibilities include synthesizing research on agentic and physical AI systems, organizing stakeholder events, and producing policy-relevant documents. Applicants need a PhD in a relevant field, experience in policy translation, and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

• This is an opportunity for an experienced postdoctoral researcher to work at the heart of one of the UK’s largest responsible AI programmes.
• The post holder will translate technical outputs from across the RAi UK portfolio and the wider Responsible AI landscape into clear, evidence-based policy advice for government, industry and the public.
• Agentic AI systems and their governance
• Physical AI and its integration with real-world systems
• Measurement and evaluation of agentic AI performance
• The implications of these technologies for government, industry and the wider public
• The post holder will design and convene roundtables, workshops and events with senior stakeholders across UK government, regulators, industry, civil society and international partners.
• They will synthesise findings into white papers, policy briefings and consultation responses, and will represent RAi UK at national and international policy fora.
• The role may require travel across the UK and internationally.

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• A PhD (or equivalent professional experience) in a discipline relevant to responsible AI, including computer science, AI, data science, science and technology studies, law, public policy, ethics, sociology, or political science
• Demonstrable experience translating technical research into policy-relevant outputs such as white papers, briefings, consultation responses or evidence submissions
• A strong understanding of contemporary debates in AI governance, evaluation, assurance, agentic AI and/or physical AI
• Experience designing and convening events or roundtables with senior stakeholders from government, industry and/or civil society
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences
• Willingness and ability to travel across the UK and internationally to represent RAi UK
• This post offers significant exposure to senior policymakers, opportunities for visible thought leadership, and the chance to shape national and international conversations on the responsible governance of agentic and physical AI.
• For further information about Responsible AI UK, please visit: https://rai.ac.uk