One or more postdoc positions in criminology and cybercrime

Do you want to develop Danish research on cybercrime and contribute to the future of crime prevention Do you want to be part of a rapidly developing criminological field in Denmark
The Department of Society and Politics Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities invites applications for one or more 2-year fully funded postdoctoral research positions in criminology with a focus on cybercrime.
The positions are part of a strategic effort to strengthen criminological research on cybercrime. The starting date is oktober 15th 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Your work tasks
Develop and conduct independent research projects within cybercrime.
Engage in research at an international level.
Contribute to future research funding applications.
Contribute to a collaborative research environment on Campus Aalborg.

Your main task as a postdoc will be to conduct and publish research in line with the research proposal submitted with your application and in cooperation with colleagues at the addition you will be expected to contribute to funding applications within your subject area and to actively support the research environment within your research group the department and the wider workplace. The department will help align grant-seeking activities with your research profile and provide general career development support.
As part of the application you must submit a project description (maximum five pages 12000 characters including spaces and references). The description should outline the research questions theoretical considerations methodological approach relevant literature and a proposed timeline.

The project should address cybercrime (cyber-enabled or cyber-dependent). This may involve one or more of the topics listed below but may also address other topics relevant to the subject area:

Victimization and offending
Hybridization of crime
Illicit online markets

The research projects may address national or international challenges and should employ appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative methods. The project should demonstrate clear potential to generate internationally recognised research produce publications in leading journals and attract future research funding. Senior researchers will actively support access to Danish data sources (e.g. registry data surveys and organisations).

Your competencies
The ideal candidate has a background in criminology or a related field and experience publishing in international journals from criminology and related fields. Strong methodological competences and experience working with data collection and analysis is required and some experience with research funding is preferred. We value a collaborative work environment that fosters both academic engagement and social interaction among colleagues.

Qualification requirements
Appointment as postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level in criminology or a related field

Who we are
Department of Society and Politics SOCIETY provides an ambitious academic environment bringing together a range of strong research disciplines from the social sciences. Our scholars pursue research excellence at the highest international level while remaining committed to generating knowledge that informs policy improves practice and creates societal impact. We are the only institution in Denmark to educate criminologists at the masters level.

We offer:
A supportive and collegial research environment
A teaching environment with room for innovation
A strategic focus on cybercrime research
Work-life balance in a high-quality living environment
Strong support for career development
Support from senior researchers in accessing Danish data sources

How to apply
Your application must include the following:

• Application stating reasons for applying qualifications in relation to the position and intentions and visions for the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Diplomas (masters degree diploma and PhD diploma)
• List of publications with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. Youmay attach a maximum of five publications.You must submit a co-author statement see template for co-author statement
• Documentation of teaching qualifications if relevant.
• Dissemination qualifications including participation on committees or boards participation in organisations etc.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position
• References/recommendations
• Research project description (max. 5 pages JS1.1/ 12000 characters upload in same document as cover letter)

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.

The application must be submitted via Aalborg Universitys recruitment system which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg Universitys website.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore everyone regardless of personal background and orientation is encouraged to apply for the position.

Do you have any questions
If you have any questions about the position you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires ensuring the safety compliance and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish).

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).

There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.

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