Job Description

Job Details
Section
Cyber Security
Location:
Other
Salary
36,636 to 44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 18/01/2027
Closing Date:
Wednesday 03 December 2025
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
3261425FP

The University of Southampton (UoS), in partnership with

Ingenium Biometric Laboratories (IBL)

, is seeking a Research Fellow to design and implement a software framework for the testing of age estimation technologies (AET) from facial images.


This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge biometric research at the intersection of computer science and digital identity technologies. Funded by Innovate UK through a

Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)

, the Fellow will lead the development of an end-to-end AET testing framework, encompassing data assembly, software interfacing, test design, statistical analysis, and results reporting. The role will also involve planning and managing project activities, building research skills and networks, and engaging with academic and industrial partners under appropriate guidance and supervision.


The Research Fellow will be jointly supervised by the business supervisor Dr Chris Allgrove (IBL) and the academic supervision team led by Professor Richard Guest (UoS). The Fellow will be an integral member of the Ingenium team, actively contributing to the company's research and development activities. Regular supervision meetings will be held at least once a week to ensure ongoing progress. In addition, formal management meetings will take place approximately every four months to review milestones, evaluate outcomes, and provide the Fellow with the opportunity to present updates to the wider project team. The role will also engage with a range of external stakeholders, including academic researchers, Funders, learned societies, and industry clients associated with Ingenium Biometric Laboratories.


The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive induction at both IBL and UoS and will have access to staff training and development opportunities through the University to support their professional development and project delivery.


This role is based full-time at Ingenium Biometric Laboratories in Canterbury, Kent. Due to the nature of the research and the lab environment, this is lab-based position requiring on-site work and as such, there is no option for hybrid or remote working.


In addition to the standard pre-employment clearances for the appointment, all candidates will be subject to a criminal records check and further security checks defined by the Cabinet Office, as part of their Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Individuals will usually need to have been resident in the UK for at least the last three years to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance.


Please upload your CV and covering letter with your application.



As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.


Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.