Face Lab Postdoctoral Researcher

About Face Lab

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

This role relates to a craniofacial project and the application of dental data to the creation of a 3D digital avatar. Candidates should have a background in 3D animation, computer science or anatomical modelling; knowledge of dental data and 3D visualisation is desirable.

LJMU is a distinctive, unique institution rooted in the Liverpool City Region 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. It is an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, placing students at the heart of everything we do.

• Excellent benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support.
• Family‑friendly policies.
• Support for fixed‑term researchers to complete 10 days of professional development activities per year (pro‑rata).

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All appointments are made on merit.

Vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.