Senior Research Fellow in Digital Media and Technology Ethics

This position at Anglia Ruskin University’s Centre for Media, Arts & Creative Technologies (MACT) seeks a Senior Research Fellow to drive research leadership and secure external funding. The role focuses on critical areas such as AI ethics, digital media’s social implications, gender-based violence, and online misogyny. The successful candidate will collaborate with Professor Tanya Horeck, the Director of MACT, to develop high-impact research projects and actively pursue funding opportunities. The position emphasizes both independent research and interdisciplinary collaboration within the centre. Applicants should demonstrate a strong academic background in Media Studies, Digital/Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, or Gender Studies, along with a proven track record in research and grant writing.

• Lead and conduct high-quality research projects focused on digital media, AI ethics, and gender-based violence.
• Collaborate with Professor Tanya Horeck and other MACT members to develop interdisciplinary research initiatives.
• Proactively pursue external funding opportunities, including preparing and submitting research bids.
• Publish research findings in top-tier academic journals and present at international conferences.
• Supervise and mentor junior researchers, students, and postdoctoral fellows as part of the research team.
• Contribute to teaching and curriculum development within the department, as required.
• Engage with stakeholders, policymakers, and the public to disseminate research findings and impact.