Enhancing Absorptive Capacity: AI Literacy Interventions for Regulatory Learning
Short description
Regulators need the skills to recognise, understand and use new evidence about AI. This project studies how AI literacy programmes strengthen that ability, both for individual staff and for public organisations as a whole.
Using case studies and assessments before and after training, the researcher will examine effects on evidence generation, procurement decisions and escalation processes. The work will also explore how lessons travel between teams and agencies.
Interested in this project?
Applications are now open for this position.
Deadline: 7 November 2026
The intended start date is 1 January 2027.
View the St. Gallen DC07 job advertisementApply through the University of St. Gallen’s online recruitment portal. Include a motivation letter, CV, academic certificates and transcripts, at least two reference letters, and a short research proposal addressing the project. Follow the official advertisement for the complete requirements.
What the project involves
- Map and compare AI literacy frameworks used in public bodies.
- Assess how literacy interventions affect evidence use, procurement and escalation decisions.
- Develop guidance on training, stewardship roles and documentation that help lessons circulate.