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criminologist

Criminologists study conditions pertaining to humans such as the social and psychological aspects that could lead them to commit criminal acts.

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Description

Criminologists study conditions pertaining to humans such as the social and psychological aspects that could lead them to commit criminal acts. They observe and analyse different factors ranging from behavioural conditions up to social background and environment of suspects in order to advise organisations on the prevention of crime.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

sociology forensic psychiatry criminology research design anthropology statistics psychology criminal law mathematics scientific research methodology scientific literature

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

legal research international security studies demography

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

integrate gender dimension in research develop professional network with researchers and scientists synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development promote open innovation in research think abstractly draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation demonstrate disciplinary expertise manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities write scientific publications review criminal acts promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities increase the impact of science on policy and society operate open source software manage intellectual property rights conduct forensic evaluations apply statistical analysis techniques speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments apply scientific methods evaluate research activities publish academic research analyse legal evidence communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data use data processing techniques conduct research across disciplines perform project management mentor individuals apply knowledge of human behaviour perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community

OPTIONALOptional competences

apply blended learning observe human behaviour manage database teach in academic or vocational contexts assist police investigations present evidence examine crime scenes develop criminology theories apply teaching strategies advise on legal decisions write research proposals create criminal profiles monitor security measures interview people document evidence develop security concepts document interviews

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)