LINC - PhD researcher (100%) - Administrative and criminal law enforcement in European and comparative perspective

KU LEUVEN, Belgium

Updated: 23 days ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 20 Apr 2026

28 Mar 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

KU LEUVEN
Department

Leuvens Instituut voor Criminologie (LINC)
Research Field

Criminology » Other
Juridical sciences » Comparative law
Juridical sciences » Criminal law
Juridical sciences » Other
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Application Deadline

20 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Country

Belgium
Type of Contract

To be defined
Job Status

Full-time
Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number

BAP-2026-208
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
  • Academic research with a view to obtaining a PhD in Criminological Sciences or a PhD in Law. 
  • Research focus: administrative and criminal law enforcement in a European and comparative perspective. 
  • Research domain: the role of artificial intelligence in the collection and assessment of evidence within the context of Belgian criminal investigations. 
  • In addition, the position includes providing limited support for teaching activities within the research line: primarily supervision of master’s theses and assistance with exam administration, including exam supervision.
  • Master’s degree in Criminological Sciences.
  • Master’s degree in Law, provided that you can demonstrate solid knowledge of the criminological field and possess the required methodological knowledge and skills.
  • Master’s degree in Psychology, provided that you can demonstrate solid knowledge of the criminological field and have a strong affinity with law enforcement practice.
  • You have thorough knowledge of the organisation, functioning, and competences of the police and judicial authorities in Belgium, as well as of European criminal justice policy.
  • You are familiar with qualitative, quantitative, and comparative legal research methods.
  • You possess demonstrable didactic skills.
  • Preferably, you already have experience in developing research proposals.
  • You are motivated by autonomy and responsibility and strive to deliver high‑quality work.
  • You are collegial and communicative.
  • You are well‑organised, precise, and efficient.

We offer a position as a full time PhD researcher (one year, with extension up to 4 years). For more information please contact Prof. dr. Lore Mergaerts, mail: lore.mergaerts@kuleuven.be or Prof. dr. Dirk Van Daele, mail: dirk.vandaele@kuleuven.be .In case of problems with the online application, please contact solliciteren@kuleuven.be .  


Where to apply
Website
https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60646306?hl=en

Requirements
Research Field
Criminology
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Juridical sciences
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Languages
DUTCH
Level
Excellent

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Research Field
Criminology » Other
Years of Research Experience
None

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer a position as a full time PhD researcher (one year, with extension up to 4 years).


Eligibility criteria
  • Master’s degree in Criminological Sciences.
  • Master’s degree in Law, provided that you can demonstrate solid knowledge of the criminological field and possess the required methodological knowledge and skills.
  • Master’s degree in Psychology, provided that you can demonstrate solid knowledge of the criminological field and have a strong affinity with law enforcement practice.
  • You have thorough knowledge of the organisation, functioning, and competences of the police and judicial authorities in Belgium, as well as of European criminal justice policy.
  • You are familiar with qualitative, quantitative, and comparative legal research methods.
  • You possess demonstrable didactic skills.
  • Preferably, you already have experience in developing research proposals.
  • You are motivated by autonomy and responsibility and strive to deliver high‑quality work.
  • You are collegial and communicative.
  • You are well‑organised, precise, and efficient.

Selection process

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Lore Mergaerts, mail: lore.mergaerts@kuleuven.be or Prof. dr. Dirk Van Daele, mail: dirk.vandaele@kuleuven.be .In case of problems with the online application, please contact solliciteren@kuleuven.be .  


Website for additional job details

https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60646306?hl=en

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
KU LEUVEN
Country
Belgium
City
Leuven
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Contact
City

Leuven

STATUS: EXPIRED

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