Postdoctoral researcher
About the Role
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Game Theory, including Social Choice Theory, at the Department of Computer Science, Oxford. The post‑holder will report directly to Professor Paul Goldberg and will work on the EPSRC‑funded project “Driving Behaviour in Multi‑winner Voting” within the Algorithms and Complexity Theory research theme. The position is for the two‑month period of November and December 2026, with a possible extension. The project involves collaboration with the PI Prof. Paul Goldberg and collaborators at King’s College London. More information is available on the project web page.
Pay
Grade 07RS: £39,424 – £45,212 per annum inclusive of Oxford University weighting.
Schedule
Fixed‑term for 2 months, starting November 2026, with a possible extension.
Benefits
- Excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave (pro‑rata for part‑time roles)
- Comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
- On‑site work in the Department of Computer Science buildings in central Oxford, with remote (within the UK) and flexible working considered
Application Process
Upload a supporting statement and an up‑to‑date CV as part of the online application. The supporting statement must clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the essential selection criteria listed in the job description. Applications lacking a supporting statement or CV, or that do not address the criteria in sufficient detail, will not be considered. While AI tools may assist with preparation, submissions that are clearly AI‑generated without personalisation or insight will be rejected. The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 21 September 2026.