Location: IIIT Delhi
Employment Type: Full-time, 6 months (starting February 1, 2026), with the possibility of
extension
Salary: ₹20,000 per month

About Us

IIIT Delhi is a premier research institution that explores the evolving relationship between
technology, society, and governance. We seek a highly motivated Field Investigator for an
ICSSR-funded major project titled “Political Theory of AI: Developing Pathways and Policies
towards Responsible Futures” led by Dr Manohar Kumar and Dr Praveen Priyadarshi. The
position will contribute to critical discussions on the political theory of AI, with a focus on
governance, regulation, and ethics.

This role provides an exciting prospect to engage in interdisciplinary research at the
intersection of political theory, policy analysis, and AI ethics. With the primary objective of
contributing to the development of a political theory understanding of AI, the project aims to
study the discourse on how AI technologies impact democratic institutions and governance
structures.

Role Overview





As a Field Investigator specializing in the political theory of AI, you will conduct in-depth
field research and data collection on AI governance, regulatory frameworks, and the ethical
dimensions of AI deployment. Your work will involve interviewing and conducting field survey

with AI developers and designers and will contribute to scholarly research and policy
recommendations for governments, industry stakeholders, and civil society.

Key Responsibilities
- Research & Analysis - Conduct critical research on political theories of AI

governance, regulatory frameworks, and ethical challenges.
- Literature Review - Analyze academic and policy literature, identifying gaps in

existing discussions on AI governance.
- Policy & Legal Assessment - Evaluate AI-related policies, legislation, and

governance models at national and global levels, focusing on their implications for
democracy and social structures.
- Conduct field study: with Insti

📌 Field Investigator (Delhi)
🏢 Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology
📍 Delhi