University Assistant Professor, Criminology

About the role

The Institute of Criminology at the University of Cambridge is recruiting two Assistant Professors to join its research and teaching community. The posts cover either Interventions and Evaluations, or Crime and Criminal Justice Policy, and are open to applicants with expertise across both areas. The appointment is at Assistant Professor level with a five-year probation; after successful probation the title becomes Associate Professor.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research of international stature in the chosen area, developing and applying theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches
• Develop, manage and deliver graduate and undergraduate courses, supervise students and take part in examinations
• At a later stage, contribute to the administration of the Institute
• Secure funding for a research programme of international stature

Required profile

• PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification in criminology or a cognate discipline (psychology, psychiatry, sociology, anthropology, political science, economics, law, philosophy and related social and behavioural sciences)
• An established or developing bibliography of research publications
• Vision, leadership and enthusiasm to develop and fund a major research programme
• Applicants must state which specialism they apply for and provide a statement of research and teaching aspirations (max 1000 words) and summaries of up to three key outputs (max 300 words each)

Required skills

• Ability to draw on quantitative, qualitative, experimental, comparative, computational, ethnographic, digital, mixed methods and other approaches suited to the research topic
• Research publications and a track record of securing research funding

Applications are submitted online with a CV, cover letter, statement of aspirations, publication list and three referees. The closing date is 3 January 2027; interviews are planned for Spring 2027. The advertised salary is £48,337-£61,165.