Project Coordinator

at  Lancaster University

The Department of Psychology at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a part time (0.5FTE) Project Coordinator, to work on the Protecting Ordinary People from Deepfakes Project. We are seeking to appoint someone who will support the activities of an interdisciplinary research team. You will work closely with the research team and project partners and report to Dr Sophie Nightingale (Principal Investigator).
The Project is funded by the UKRI ESRC as part of Dr Nightingale’s Future Leaders Fellowship. You will be part of a new research team working on mapping and mitigating the threats to ordinary people from deepfake technology and will support the activities of the team.

We are looking for:

• a highly motivated person with an undergraduate degree, or equivalent experience
• outstanding communication and organisational skills
• experience with outreach and publicity
• experience with event organisation

The Project involves research in the sensitive area of non-consensual intimate imagery and therefore it is vital that the candidate is comfortable and proficient at handling confidential and sensitive information. Prior experience of working with vulnerable populations and/or dealing with confidential sensitive material, including data management, is essential.
You will have a demonstrable ability to learn rapidly and complete tasks accurately with attention to detail. Ability to work flexibly and travel within the UK to project partner sites to support events and workshops is essential, overseas travel is desirable.

THE BENEFITS OF THE ROLE

• Generous holiday leave - 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus University closure days and bank holidays.
• Access to employee pension scheme, and annual flexible benefits scheme.
• We are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Faculty, and supporting family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis. The Department holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in Higher Education and research.
• For more information about the benefits of working at Lancaster University, including support for relocation from overseas, see Jobs - Lancaster University
  The Psychology Department is a busy teaching and research active Department. It is home to a friendly group of around 40 Academic staff, with teams of Research and Professional Services and Technical staff. The Department supports a large cohort of Undergraduate students; a thriving group of Masters and Postgraduate research students; and a wide range of research projects including several cross-institution grants.
  Further information about the Department is available at: http://www.psych.lancs.ac.uk

THIS ROLE IS INDEFINITE, SUBJECT TO FUNDING, WHICH IS CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMBER 2028.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to Dr Sophie Nightingale, Senior Lecturer, s.nightingale1@lancaster.ac.uk.