The Department of Psychology at the University of Lancaster seeks to appoint A full -time colleague, To work on Protecting ordinary people from the Deepfakes project. This project is funded by Ukrai as part of the Fellowship of Dr. Knightgil’s leaders in the future and focuses on maps fee and alleviate the threats to ordinary people from Deepfake.

The role includes the design and conducting a set of specific (or mixed) studies to better understand how DeepFake is used to cause damage by creating and sharing intimate intimate images (NCII). The working group will include, for example, to conduct interviews and focus groups with stakeholders partners including police, policy makers and those who have been targeted with NCII. The research is also expected to suggest follow -up based on the initial program to work and use results for nutrition in the agenda of the broader project team.

You will be responsible for the project’s daily development and management, from design coordination and preparation of studies to analysis, publishing and influence activities. As such, a successful candidate is expected to have excellent knowledge and experience in leading search programs, as well as efficiency in dealing with sensitive and confidential data. Looking at the speed of artistic innovation in DeepFake, you should be able to follow an evaluation, embarrassment and dynamic approach and develop according to the emerging trends. You will join a multidisciplinary laboratory and is expected to work closely with other team members.

you will:

• You have a strong foundation in specific or mixed methods of methods, perfectly with a criminal focus
• You have experience working with the weak population or sensitive data
• You have experience in collecting data (personal test, online communication) and data management
• Be an excellent team player
• You have experience in directing other researchers
• You have excellent communication and organization skills

Power Benefits:

• A generous vacation – 25 days (supporters) annual leave, in addition to the days of the university’s closure and bank holidays.
• Access to the employee pension scheme, and the annual elastic interest scheme.
• We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the college, and supporting family -friendly and flexible work policies on an individual basis. The department holds the ATHENA SWAN Silver Award, which recognizes and celebrates the good employment of gender equality in higher education and research.
• For more information about the benefits of work at the University of Lancaster, including transportation for transportation from abroad, see Jobs – Lancaster University

Department of Psychology It is an active teaching and research section. It is home to a friendly group that includes about 40 academic members, with teams of research and professional services and technical staff. The department supports a large group of university students; A prosperous set of masters and graduate research students; A wide range of research projects, including many cross grants.

More information about the department is available on: http://www.psych.lancs.ac.uk

Please download a coverage letter with your order.

We welcome requests from people in all diversity groups, and we expect the date of start by January 2026.

This role is not specific, and is subject to financing, which is currently available only until November 2028.

Unofficial inquiries are welcome and should be directed to Dr. Sophie Knightgil, great lecturer, S.nightingale1@lancaster.ac.uk.