Professor of Legal Psychology

The Professor of Legal Psychology is responsible for teaching, training, and conducting relevant research in legal psychology (including forensic psychology, psychological aspects of questioning litigation participants, penal policy, and well-being) within the psychology and well-being degree programmes. The professorship involves teaching, research, and development activities in legal psychology and contributing to interdisciplinary cooperation.

Key responsibilities:

• teaching, training, and conducting relevant research in legal psychology within the psychology and well-being degree programmes
• coordinating and conducting research projects in legal psychology
• teaching across the Psychology BA, Psychology MA, Psychology PhD, Organisational Behaviour MA, and Health Behaviour and Well-being PhD programmes
• contributing to the study of mental processes using experimental psychology methods as an essential competency in the preparation of psychologists
• contributing to the continuous development of the Experimental Psychology Laboratory
• applying experimental psychology and behavioural science methods in legal psychology research
• further developing the activities of the Centre of Competence in Legal Psychology at the LTI
• fostering integration with other LTI (and also School of Governance, Law and Society - ÜTI) research areas
• developing interdisciplinary research and applied projects (including collaborations with the private sector)
• contributing to LTI activities by participating in and leading interdisciplinary research projects
• participating in the development of psychology programmes (including the creation of a Legal Psychology module on the Psychology MA programme and joint courses and/or modules with the law department in ÜTI)
• teaching and supervising students
• developing collaboration and networks in the field of legal psychology with universities and the private sector both in Estonia and abroad

Doctoral degree or equal qualification in the field of Psychology.

A candidate shall meet the requirements for the position of a professor established in Annexes 2, 9 and 10 to the Employment Relations Rules.

Specific requirements arising from the nature of the field mandate the following competencies:

• The candidate must have a sufficient number of high-level publications and demonstrate applying and securing research funding at an appropriate level in legal psychology and cognitive psychology
• The candidate must demonstrate teaching and supervision experience in legal psychology and related topics (cognitive and experimental psychology) at the Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral levels.
• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to collaborate with other natural and behavioural science fields within the LTI.
• The candidate must have demonstrated appropriate experience in leading and executing legal psychology research and applied projects.
• As the candidate must have demonstrated international experience in professional cooperation, including experience working in international research project teams, leadership qualities are desirable for the candidate.
• The candidate is expected to demonstrate the necessary skills to participate in academic and administrative decision-making bodies and committees within the LTI, ÜTI, TU, and external to the university.

To apply, please send the application documents required in English to participate in the call for applications for academic positions announced no later than 22 May 2026 by clicking on the "Apply now" button.

If you have any questions about the vacancy, please contact Tiina Aavik, Head of Administration, School of Natural Sciences and Health, e-mail: tiina.aavik@tlu.ee; for organisational questions konkurss@tlu.ee.

By default, successful candidates are appointed at the Associate Professor level. Candidates wishing to be considered for appointment as Professor must submit evidence demonstrating that they meet the requirements for this level, including proven experience in leading a research team.

The expected levels of qualifications, experience and performance are specified in Annexes 9 and 10 of Tallinn University’s Employment Regulations.

• an interesting and responsible position in an academic and international environment;
• a professional and supportive team;
• diverse opportunities for professional development and self-improvement;
• access to health and sports activities on preferential terms;
• 56 calendar days of annual leave;
• 5 paid days off per year for significant life events, health promotion, or voluntary work.