Ada Lovelace Institute
Researcher (Public Participation)
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Researcher (Public Participation) - Ada Lovelace Institute
Salary: Starting salary from £43,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed term contract for 2 years
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Location: London based (Farringdon). Option to work part of the week from home.
Closing: 09:30am (BST), Monday 19th October 2026.
The Ada Lovelace Institute is hiring a qualitative Researcher to support our research on the impacts of AI and data on people and society.
Working closely with our Public Participation Research Lead, this researcher will support our work on equity and inclusion in participatory and public attitudes, contributing to a dynamic research programme that is intrinsic to Ada’s mission to make data and AI work for everyone in society.
The Researcher will provide support for a range of multi-methods and mixed methods research projects, in close partnership with Public Participation and Research Practice directorate colleagues, civil society organisations, communities and publics, and collaborating with colleagues from Ada’s other Directorates. This will include stepping into supporting projects already underway, such as the BRAID-partnered recourse and repair or the coalition delivering the Citizens’ Track on AI in relation to the UN Global Dialogue, as well as helping to scope, design and deliver new research that looks deeply at how technologies are affecting people and communities across the UK.
One key area of responsibility will be the coordination of convenings, including the Ada Community Forum, to support field and network building. This role may also contribute to the development of qualitative or participatory research undertaken with colleagues in other Directorates.
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Key Requirements:
- Experience of researching with communities.
- Ideally, experience in research environments outside academia, such as in charities, NGOs, civil society, or other organisations.
- Strong and demonstrable qualitative research experience.
- Strong oral and written communication and organisational skills.
- A strong interest in topics related to AI, data, and the social or ‘everyday’ impacts of technology.
- Familiarity with a range of qualitative approaches or methodologies, including interview research, deliberative methods, or participatory action research.
- Experience grown through participatory practice, bringing diverse forms of expertise and understanding.
About Us:
The Ada Lovelace Institute is an independent research institute funded and incubated by the Nuffield Foundation since 2018. Our mission is to ensure data and artificial intelligence work for people and society. We build evidence and foster rigorous debate on how data and AI affect people and society, aiming to level power asymmetries in ethical and legal debates around data-driven technologies.
Our research takes an interconnected approach to issues such as power, social justice, distributional impact, and climate change. Our team has a wide range of expertise across policy, technology, academia, industry, law, and human rights.
We value diversity in background, skills, perspectives, and life experiences. As part of the Nuffield Foundation, we are a small team with the practical support of an established organisation that cares for its employees.
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Further Information and How to Apply:
For more information about the role, please visit the vacancy listing on our website.
The closing date for applications is 09:30am (BST) on Monday 19th October 2026.
Commitment to Inclusive Working Practices:
We are committed to inclusive working practices and offer:
- Interview opportunities to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
- Reasonable adjustments, such as providing documents in different formats or arranging for a sign language interpreter.
- Reimbursement of reasonable travel costs and any childcare or care costs for in-person interviews.
Benefits Package:
- Genuine flexibility, including part-time hours, compressed working weeks, or job shares.
- 28 days holiday per annum and all public holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
- A salary exchange pension scheme with employer contributions up to 11%.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Enhanced family leave policies with an enhanced level of pay.
- Cycle to work scheme, loans towards train season tickets, and charitable donation options.
- Regular opportunities for learning and development, including coaching, mentoring, and dedicated reading days.
- Support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including an employee assistance provider, private GP service, personal health reviews with Bupa, will and funeral planning service, and a staff network of trained Mental Health First Aiders.
- A warm and welcoming workplace culture with active peer groups and social networks to help you connect and belong.
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