Postdoctoral Researcher in Short-Term Mindsets and Crime: Testing and Validating the Theory

The Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law in Freiburg seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance Short-Term Mindsets Theory (STMT) through experimental and interdisciplinary research. The role involves designing and conducting experiments (e.g., virtual reality, smartphone-based studies), refining theoretical predictions, and collaborating with an international team in criminology, psychology, and related fields. Candidates should have a completed doctorate in psychology, criminology, behavioral science, or a related discipline, strong quantitative and experimental research skills, and a commitment to open science. The position is fully funded for three years with potential extension, offers no teaching obligations, and is based in Freiburg, Germany.