The Department of Criminology at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law, in Freiburg, Germany (Director: Professor Jean-Louis van Gelder) is seeking to recruit a PhD Position (f/m/div) Partners in Crime: Understanding Peer Offending through Virtual Reality
Your profile
We are looking for an experimental behavioral scientist with an interest in crime research and virtual reality (VR). You will work with an international and interdisciplinary team of researchers to help develop a new research program on the psychological mechanisms underlying peer offending through virtual reality.
You have
• a completed (or are close to completing) university degree (master’s or equivalent) in psychology (e.g., social, developmental), pedagogy, (empirical) criminology, behavioral economics, sociology, or a similar discipline;
• a background in statistics;
• experience with experimental research;
• a strong interest in crime research and novel research methods;
a highly collaborative attitude (you value teamwork);
• excellent written and spoken English language skills;
• excellent social and communication skills.
Ideal candidates are committed to open science and transparent research practices. Speaking German is an asset but not a prerequisite for the position.
Your application and further information
To apply, please submit your application with the following documents:
1. a motivation letter (max. one page), including an explanation as to how your interests and profile match the project goals and selection criteria;
2. name and email address of at least one scholar who has agreed to provide a reference for you;
3. your CV, including a list of publications (if any, either as first author or co-author);
4. a writing sample, e.g., your Master’s thesis, a seminar paper, a first-authored journal article, etc.;
5. study certificates and transcripts of records. Please submit your application via our online application portal
The deadline for applications is 15 January, 2024.
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