Psychology Research Assistant

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

0.5 FTE, Fixed Term for 24 months

De Montfort University (DMU) was the most improved university in the UK, according to the 2015 Times and Sunday Times league table, and is renowned for creativity and innovation with our own distinctive way of doing things.

We are seeking an outstanding Research Assistant to join our successful team of academics and researchers in the Division of Psychology in the School of Applied Social Sciences. We are working in partnership with East Midlands Police Academic Collaboration (EMPAC) on a project which aims to develop understanding of crime and policing issues, and evidence-based problem solving approaches. The project will focus on developing innovation in building the research evidence base particularly around cybercrime and applying it through knowledge exchange across all levels of policing.

You will have a background in the social sciences, will be educated to MSc or PhD level (or equivalent) and have experience and knowledge of policing and the prevention of serious organised crime. You will be able to demonstrate expertise in the factors which contribute to crime in cyber space and will have excellent communication and team working skills.

Please quote reference: 9634

Interview Date: To be confirmed