Teaching and Research Fellow in Artificial Intelligence, Data and the Rule of Law

Job Description

Grade UE07: £40,497 to £48,149 per annum

CAHSS / School of Law / Law

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 24 months

The Teaching and Research Fellow in Artificial Intelligence, Data and the Rule of Law will pursue a research and teaching agenda addressing the interdisciplinary area linking together artificial intelligence, data and the rule of law, incorporating the legal, sociological, philosophical, ethical, cognitive and technical questions surrounding the use of computational data in areas implicating the rule of law and justice.

The School of Law strives to be a diverse and inclusive community. We particularly welcome applications from candidates belonging to groups that have been traditionally under-represented in the subject.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week). We are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

The salary for this post is £40,497 to £48,149 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• A strong academic profile with a PhD or equivalent professional experience.
• Advanced subject knowledge in Artificial Intelligence, Data and the Rule of Law.
• Ability to design and deliver course materials at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and to assess student performance.
• Ability to develop a research plan in the area(s) of expertise, including through high quality publications.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.

Application Information

As well as a CV and cover letter, candidates are required to upload an outline (maximum 2 pages) of their research plans as part of the application process. Candidates are also asked to identify their two strongest publications (which may include work under review or accepted but not published) and explain why - in their views - these publications are both original and significant (a form is provided to facilitate the completion of this step). Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be asked to submit what they consider to be their two strongest publications where applicable.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 2 May 2025. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser's local time zone. Interviews are expected to be held in late May.

About Us

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

About the Team

Edinburgh Law School (http://www.law.ed.ac.uk) is situated in the historic Old College, at the heart of Edinburgh's legal centre. For over three hundred years the School has been providing world-leading education and research in the eclectic discipline of law. As one of the eleven constituent Schools of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science, the School encourages multi- and interdisciplinary connections throughout its teaching and research.

The School values diversity across all staff and students, and supports flexible and family-friendly working. The School provides active support and professional development (including mentoring, training, and networking opportunities) for all staff.

The School is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity, and to welcoming and including all who choose to study, work, or visit us.

With over 1400 students and 150 members of academic, research and professional services staff, Edinburgh Law School is an international, vibrant community dedicated to providing research and teaching with local and global reach and impact.