Research Associate

2 weeks ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom University of Central Lancashire Full time

The University of Central Lancashire is creating a new Cyber Solutions Centre as a transformational initiative to develop and offer its Cyber provision.

With the recent announcement that the National Cyber Force (NCF) UK is to be based in Preston, UCLan is a core academic partner.

Our new centre will be pivotal to support the NCF delivery within the region and nationally.

As part of this new strategy and initiative, the university is investing in multiple positions to be based within the centre to support activities comprising of business engagement and support, research, knowledge exchange and CPD delivery.

It is therefore an exciting time to join us as part of this new team.

Potential research topics include:

  • Investigation and study of human computer interaction (e.g., deception identification, early insider threat detection, cognitive susceptibility to cyber risks).
  • Cyberpsychology and evidencebased approaches to understanding risky online behaviors, victimisation and internet safety education (e.g., online sexual exploitation, harassment/cyberbullying, radicalisation/extremist ideologies).
Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.

School/Service:
School of Psychology and Computer Science


Contract Type:
Fixed term contract for 3 years

**Interview Date: To be confirmed
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