Forensic Research Internship
Forensic Research Remote Internship
This is an internship in which the student reviews case data, academic literature, and collaborates with senior researchers preparing original articles on cutting edge topics at the interface of law and mental health. Exposure to research methodology, publication, and leading edge thinkers in forensic psychiatry and criminology.
About The Forensic Panel: The Forensic Panel is one of the pre-eminent forensic consultation practices in America, specializing in the behavioral, medical, and forensic sciences. Trusted in the most sensitive litigation in criminal and civil courts, The Forensic Panel has research cutting edge topics and published in numerous areas that educate the scientific community in objective, forward thinking, evidence-based ways.
About The Depravity Standard: The Depravity Standard is a groundbreaking effort aiming to standardize the distinction of the worst of crimes. A multi-tiered approach has carefully studied legal case decisions, attitudes of the general public, and actual case material to refine an evidence-based appraisal of the intents, actions, and attitudes that embody the most depraved crimes. The research is directed Dr. Michael Welner, a nationally renowned forensic psychiatrist. For more information on the project, visit www.depravitystandard.org.
Our Research Internship Program:
- The experience offers interns practice in cultivating their research and evidence review skills, which are essential to any behavioral science, legal or forensic field.
- Students work alongside and interact with professional staff of The Forensic Panel and receive direct feedback from Dr. Welner, and Dr. Matt DeLisi, a nationally renowned criminologist.
- Students directly contribute to research and preparation of manuscripts for publication in the academic literature.
- Interns critically review academic literature to keep abreast of cutting-edge developments in numerous critical areas of the forensic science and law interface.
- Students are engaged in creative challenges for evidence collection and applications of The Depravity Standard project.
- Students participate in researching experts through opinions and social media to identify opinions and cases of note.
Responsibilities:
This opportunity requires a detail-oriented, honest, creative mature, enthusiastic, and responsible individual with strong and precise written communication skills.
The opportunity requires 15--20 hr/week commitment for a minimum of 6 months.
The position requires excellent research skills and comfort level with academic literature, strong writing abilities, fluency with available and relevant resources, creative thinking and industry, and a thirst to learn.
We welcome students from all academic backgrounds.
How to apply: Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume and 2 academic references, and 2 writing samples to internships@forensicpanel.com.