We are looking for...
Submissions until November 7th, 2025
RAD/VE & OC - Researcher & Consultant
At IPS Innovative Prison Systems, we are looking for one Researcher and Consultant – with experience in transnational project management in the criminal justice area – to join the Radicalisation, Violent Extremism and Organised Crime (RAD/VE & OC) Portfolio.
Mandatory requirements:
- Master’s degree (or higher) in Criminology, Sociology, Terrorism Studies, European Studies, Security Studies, Conflict Studies, Political Science (or related field within the Criminology, International Relations, Sociology, or Psychology area).
- Minimum 2 years experience in EU-funded projects (incl. project management);
- Minimum 2 years experience in the field of P/CVE and/or primary to secondary crime prevention strategies;
- Excellent command (at least C1 level) of English (both written and spoken);
- Comprehensive knowledge of P/CVE and EU policies;
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office apps and statistical analysis software tools;
- Willingness to travel within Portugal and internationally;
- Unimpeachable work ethic (incl. personal and professional integrity).
Advantage conferring requirements:
- Comprehensive knowledge of different EU funding schemes' features (e.g., ISF, JUST, Horizon Europe, Erasmus+);
- Has carried out work/additional studies in the field of P/CVE or Organised Crime (e.g., scientific publications, project-related reports; master or PhD thesis);
- Experience in organising and implementing events (e.g., project meetings, workshops, trainings) with a wide range of stakeholders from the criminal justice (and adjacent) field(s);
- Experience in training stakeholders within the criminal justice field.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to develop a career working with a dynamic team and in an international environment;
- Possibility to work remotely (despite the mandatory in-person assignments abroad or team meetings in Portugal);
- Benefit from IPS' "Talent attraction, management and retention" programme at the end of the contract's probation period (i.e., after 12 months of continuous full-time employment).
Application Process:
Submit your application, CV (mandatory), written-assignment (mandatory), cover letter (not mandatory), and any supporting relevant documentation (not mandatory) through the form below.
As our job applications are very sought after, potential candidates will be selected based on a two-step procedure: i) curriculum (see mandatory and advantage requirements) and short written assignment evaluation; and ii) interview.
Candidates’ interviews can be scheduled before the application deadline (i.e., as soon as the candidate is assessed as suitable).
Please submit your application no later than November 7th, 2025.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity and join the IPS Team!