2 x Research Officers for Global Priorities Research Group

Conduct innovative philosophical research on global priorities, transformative AI risks, and human wellbeing at LSE.

Best for:Best for postdoctoral researchers in philosophy with a strong publication trajectory and research interests in global catastrophic risks and normative ethics.

London School of Economics and Political Science · London, United Kingdom · R2 · Recognised researcher

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Global prioritiesNormative ethicsWellbeingTransformative artificial intelligenceExistential risk

This is a postdoc position — not a PhD studentship.

Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

30 days

Funding

Salaried

£43.3k–£51.7k/yr

Start date

September 2027

Fixed-term

Location

London

United Kingdom

Overview

The London School of Economics and Political Science is recruiting two postdoctoral Research Officers for the newly established Global Priorities Research Group led by Associate Professorial Research Fellow Andreas L. Mogensen. Hosted at the Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science, the successful candidates will spend at least half their time on philosophical research addressing the world's most pressing problems and impartial considerations of wellbeing. Appointees will collaborate within an interdisciplinary team, help shape the group's strategic direction, and have opportunities to examine risks associated with transformative artificial intelligence. Each position is tenable for four years, with an ideal start date in September 2027.

Global priorities researchPhilosophyEthicsGlobal risksAI safetyPostdoctoral researcherLSE

What you'll do

Conduct innovative and significant philosophical research as part of the Global Priorities Research Group project team
Collaborate closely with Andreas L. Mogensen and other group members on core project themes
Dedicate at least 50% of working time to topics directly relevant to the group's research agenda and strategic direction
Produce high-quality publications for top philosophy journals and leading book publishers
Engage with internal and external collaborators across the London School of Economics and Political Science and other institutions
Investigate philosophical questions surrounding large-scale risks and opportunities of transformative artificial intelligence

Requirements

Degree required: PhD in philosophy or another discipline relevant to the project themes

Language: English

Instruction: English

Publications: Proven ability or potential to publish in top journals or with leading book publishers in philosophy

Required skills

Successfully completed or nearly completed a PhD in philosophy or a relevant discipline
Demonstrated record or trajectory of excellent publications in top philosophy journals or with leading publishers
Strong research interest in global priorities, welfare ethics, or related project themes
Proven ability to work collaboratively within a research team

Nice to have

Ability to produce rigorous research related to large-scale risks and opportunities of transformative artificial intelligence

Funding & terms

Type

Salaried

Amount

£43.3k–£51.7k/yr

Duration

4 years

Programme

London School of Economics and Political Science

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-11-15 (Europe/London)

Candidates must submit their application online through the LSE Jobs portal by clicking the apply button. The submission must include a curriculum vitae, a cover letter of up to 550 words, a writing sample up to 10,000 words, and a research statement up to 550 words.

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