criminologist

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.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

sociology scientific research methodology criminal law mathematics criminology statistics scientific literature forensic psychiatry research design anthropology psychology legal research demography international security studies

Practical Skills

mentor individuals manage personal professional development develop professional network with researchers and scientists manage research data apply scientific methods evaluate research activities integrate gender dimension in research promote the transfer of knowledge manage open publications speak different languages synthesise information review criminal acts apply for research funding think abstractly operate open source software perform project management promote open innovation in research draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation apply statistical analysis techniques apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data conduct forensic evaluations interact professionally in research and professional environments communicate with a non-scientific audience analyse legal evidence write scientific publications perform scientific research apply knowledge of human behaviour use data processing techniques conduct research across disciplines manage intellectual property rights increase the impact of science on policy and society demonstrate disciplinary expertise disseminate results to the scientific community publish academic research observe human behaviour assist police investigations apply teaching strategies examine crime scenes teach in academic or vocational contexts develop criminology theories interview people document interviews write research proposals apply blended learning document evidence advise on legal decisions manage database develop security concepts present evidence monitor security measures create criminal profiles