The Research Group Physical Violence and Public Order at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) of Leiden University seeks to expand its academic staff by appointing an assistant professor with expertise on violence and mental health. In this group, we adopt a multi-dimensional, interdisciplinary perspective, in which we use and adapt concepts from sociology, anthropology, public health and public policy, criminology, victimology, forensic psychology and pedagogy – moving past mono-disciplinary approaches to research into violence and public order. In our data-driven research, we seek to help design evidence-based, tailored interventions and to aid efforts to reduce the violence burden on society. As a Group, we teach a range of courses in the minor Violence Studies and in the CSM Track Governance of Violence.
Key responsibilities The Institute seeks to expand its academic staff by appointing an assistant professor with a specialisation in violence and mental health. We are looking for candidates with a social science background, a solid grasp of research methodologies, and a strong track-record of applying such knowledge and skills to the study of violence and mental health. The preferred candidate will show excellent analytical skills, have a track record in teaching and supervision. Candidates must be able to demonstrate topical expertise on the placement of violent acts within the broader landscape of crime and mental health. Aside from their research, the candidate will be expected to develop and teach courses related to interpersonal violence in the minor Violence Studies, in the master Crisis and Security Management and (where necessary) contribute to teaching in the bachelor Security Studies.
The successful applicant will be expected to: - Conduct independent research on topics related to interpersonal violence.
- Generate high-quality output in both academic and non-academic outlets, with a focus on international, peer-reviewed journals.
- Work within an interdisciplinary team of colleagues, both as a project lead and as a collaborator.
- Contribute to a supportive and productive research community.
- Support the ongoing development and implementation of the research strategy of the Institute.
- Develop and teach courses related to interpersonal violence in the minor Violence studies, in the new master track Violence in the Master Crisis and Security Management and (where necessary) in the bachelor Security Studies.
- Tutor students by providing mentoring and advice.
- Actively contribute to the renewal and ongoing improvement of educational practices at Bachelor’s and Master’s level.
- Support the ongoing development and implementation of the research strategy of the Institute.
- Be willing to take on administrative and coordination tasks within the Institute.
- Participate in professional-learning courses.