CareerPlan

Postdoctoral Fellow in Crime Science

Hamilton, WaikatoRemoteFull-time$93k2026-10-22 → 2026-11-03
Hybrid

Core

Conduct research on radicalisation, violent extremism, and emerging security threats to inform policy and practice.

Role type

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Horizon Europe project)

Builds

Academic publications, policy-facing outputs, and evidence synthesis for international partners

Domain

Security and Crime Science / Radicalisation and Extremism

Deliverable

research

Required skills

PhD in criminology, psychology, sociology, political science, or security studies; expertise in radicalisation and violent extremism; rigorous research and evidence evaluation; qualitative and/or quantitative research experience; analytical and interpretive skills; academic writing and communication; systems thinking and futures/foresight methodologies

Preferred skills

Experience with systematic reviews or evidence synthesis; futures and foresight methods; interdisciplinary research; engagement with policymakers

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Contribute to rapid evidence assessments, Delphi studies, and systematic reviews; design and undertake research; critically analyse and synthesise evidence; coordinate Research Assistants

Seniority

Postdoctoral, emerging researcher