Real-Time Deepfake Detection Research Associate

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Career and retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Baltimore is seeking a Research Associate for a role focused on evaluating deep-fake detection and prevention for digital identity services. This position requires a doctorate or enrollment in a related doctoral program, along with 5-8 years of experience, expertise in biometric systems, and competency in various scripting languages. The role involves generating deepfakes, proposing frameworks for evaluation, and collaborating on research papers.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to replicate deepfake threats and evaluate detection performance.
• Ability to develop deepfake artifacts for testing.

Responsibilities

• Generate deepfakes for testing and evaluation.
• Propose a scientific framework for evaluation of detection and prevention tools.
• Recommend performance metrics for deep‑fake detection systems.

Skills

Biometric systems expertise

Deep-fake threat evaluation

Scripting languages familiarity

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate or enrollment in a doctoral program in Computer Science, Engineering, or Cybersecurity

Job description

A leading educational institution in Baltimore is seeking a Research Associate for a role focused on evaluating deep-fake detection and prevention for digital identity services. This position requires a doctorate or enrollment in a related doctoral program, along with 5-8 years of experience, expertise in biometric systems, and competency in various scripting languages. The role involves generating deepfakes, proposing frameworks for evaluation, and collaborating on research papers.