Face Lab Research Assistant

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Induction and development support

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Liverpool John Moores University in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time researcher for Face Lab to advance craniofacial identification research using AI and/or machine learning. The post requires a computer science background and supports applying AI/ML to Face Lab processes in craniofacial identification.

Led by Professor Caroline Wilkinson, Face Lab combines art and science to push forensic identification and digital heritage research, with a strong emphasis on knowledge exchange and

Qualifications

• Requires a computer science background.
• Experience applying AI/ML to craniofacial identification processes.

Skills

Artificial intelligence

Machine learning

Craniofacial identification

Education

Computer science background

Job description

Organisation/Company LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY Research Field Computer science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 12 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country United Kingdom Type of Contract Other Job Status Part-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

(0.5fte) Fixed term for 24 months

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

This is an opportunity to apply for a researcher post in Face Lab, relating to craniofacial identification research and machine learning. You will require a computer science background. You will be applying AI and/or machine learning to Face Lab processes in relation to craniofacial identification.

Face Lab, led by Professor Caroline Wilkinson, is an award-winning collaborative unit that combines art and science to explore facial identity and representation. Comprising academics and PhD researchers, it pioneers innovative craniofacial projects in forensic identification and digital heritage, advancing interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange in heritage, arts, culture, and forensic investigation.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.

Please note all of our vacancies will beclosed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

LJMU are committed to adhering to the Principles set out in the Researcher Development Concordat; in line with this all fixed-term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days professional development activities per year (pro-rata).