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Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship, Eurac Research
Location: Bolzano, Italy
Deadline: April 19, 2026
Since 2016, the Research Support Office has offered guidance to postdoctoral researchers from across the globe to work together with Eurac Research on their applications for the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship. The researchers have an opportunity to develop their fellowship proposal together with senior researchers from Eurac Research, learn from current MSCA Fellows in Eurac Research, and are trained by our MSCA experts on the dos-and-don'ts of the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship proposal. Our MSCA experts also accompany the researchers through the writing and fine-tuning of their fellowship proposals until the submission deadline.
Analyst 1, Child Sex Trafficking Team, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Location: Alexandria, Virginia, USA
This position provides overall support to NCMEC case managers and law enforcement partners who are working together to identify and recover missing children victimized through sex trafficking. The position is responsible for providing overall analysis and case related support service for any and all reports received pertaining to child sex trafficking received through the CyberTipline, Call Center, NCMEC Case Managers, or directly from law enforcement. These reports may contain pornographic content or links to pornographic content online. This content may depict minors and/or adults. Such assistance requires an employee that can handle exposure to sensitive content as well as demonstrate a high level of accuracy and thoroughness in their work product.
Analyst 1, CyberTipline, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Location: Rochester, New York, USA
Position is responsible for providing overall analysis and case related support services to CyberTipline Reports, with a strong emphasis on communication with survivors, child victims, caregivers and others. Such assistance requires an employee that can handle exposure to sensitive content, employing a victim-centric approach with all communications, demonstrating empathy and support for survivors and their families.
Analyst I, Sex Offender Tracking Team (SOTT), National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Location: Alexandria, Virginia, USA
The Sex Offender Tracking Team (SOTT) analyst provides overall analysis and case-related support service to NCMEC staff and law enforcement in an effort to assist in the location of noncompliant sex offenders. This will be accomplished by developing a knowledge base of sex offender information through liaison work with the state sex offender registries, U.S. Marshals, and other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Further information will be obtained from reviewing NCMEC internal data and conducting searches of public records databases and other information resources, as appropriate.
Assistant Professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida International University
Location: Miami, Florida, USA
The Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, a full member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), is seeking applicants for two tenure-track assistant professor positions. The position will be housed in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. The start date is August 2026. A Ph.D. is required, although ABD candidates will also be considered. Applicants must demonstrate effectiveness in both research and teaching, as well as show potential for securing external funding. All specialization areas will be considered, and we encourage submissions from applicants whose research engages with emerging technologies in criminal justice (e.g., artificial intelligence, cybercrime, predictive policing) or focuses on crime, justice, and punishment in international or transnational contexts (e.g., human trafficking, comparative policing, terrorism and counterterrorism, transnational drug cartels).
Director, Data & Insights, International Justice Mission
Location: Washington, DC, USA (Hybrid)
This position is responsible for leading IJM’s Global Programs Data & Insights team, housing IJM’s world-leading expertise and best practices in using data to protect people in poverty from modern slavery and violence against women and children (VAWC). This role also serves as a strategic advisor to the Chief Program Officer and the Global Program Council (GPC), providing data-informed insights on portfolio and program performance, risks, and opportunities.
Director of Development and Communications, Cast
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Cast is seeking a mission-driven Director of Development and Communications who will strengthen and amplify the organization's brand, voice, partnerships, and resource base in pursuit of systemic change. This position integrates strategic communications, fundraising, and advocacy to elevate the organization's visibility, deepen supporter engagement, and advance sustainable revenue growth. Reporting to the CEO, the Director will get to build and lead a development and strategic communications team that manages communications, grants, and fundraising operations. The Director of Development and Communications designs and implements fundraising strategies, stewards donor and community relationships, and oversees internal and external communications that reflect our values of human rights and equity.
Humboldt Research Fellowship
Location: Germany
The Humboldt Research Fellowship for researchers of all nationalities and research areas: We support you with your research in Germany. Through the Humboldt Research Fellowship, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation sponsors researchers with above-average qualifications from across the globe. As a fellow, you will benefit from individual support from the Humboldt Foundation and our diverse sponsorship portfolio.
Manager, Private Sector Engagement, Winrock International
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the position of Private Sector Engagement Manager for the ‘Ashshash – for men and women who have escaped trafficking, Phase II’ is a four-year program supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh and implemented by Winrock International. The objective of the project is supporting 6,000 (65% female) survivors of trafficking to reintegrate into their communities and achieve personal well-being and self-sufficiency. The project will accomplish this goal by May 31, 2027.
Post-Doctoral, Doctoral, and Visiting Fellowships, Tel Aviv University
Location: Tel Aviv, Israel
The Labor Perspective to Human Trafficking (LPHT), a research project funded by a European Research Council Grant (ERC Stg) and directed by Dr. Hila Shamir at the Buchmann Faculty of Law, Tel Aviv University, invites candidates from a variety of disciplines to submit their applications to become a part of the project.
Project Coordinator, Legal Assistance of Windsor
Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
The Project Coordinator reports to the Coordinator of Social Work Services and consults on an ongoing basis with the WECEN team. The project coordinator provides intake, assessment, counselling, case management, crisis intervention, advocacy and referral to those experiencing exploitation and trafficking. Significant community outreach and public education. Other duties as assigned.
Regional Coordinator, Safe House Project
Location: Remote (with travel)
The Regional Coordinator supports Safe House Project’s (SHP) efforts within an assigned region by focusing on direct survivor support and regional community outreach. Reporting to the Regional Navigator, the Coordinator’s primary role is to engage with key stakeholders and community partners and augment survivor support for their region. The Regional Coordinator plays a critical role in participating in task force activities, coordinating local resources, and ensuring that survivor needs are met through local programs and services.
Regional Operations Coordinator, Safe House Project
Location: Maryland, USA
The Maryland Regional Operations Coordinator supports Safe House Project’s (SHP) efforts within the state of Maryland by focusing on direct survivor support and regional community outreach. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, the Coordinator’s primary role is to engage with key stakeholders and community partners and augment survivor support for their region. The Regional Operations Coordinator plays a critical role in participating in task force activities, coordinating local resources, and ensuring that survivor needs are met through local programs and services.
Subject Matter Experts in Child Labor, Human Trafficking & Supply Chain, ILAB Research Support Services
Location: Arlington, Virginia, USA
MSI is pursuing a five-year contract to provide research and support services to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB). DOL/ILAB is commissioning research support services to produce high-quality, timely Congressional and Executive Order reports on forced labor, child labor, and other labor policy priorities. Our team will deliver rigorous data analysis, policy research, technical editing, and communications support, while also strengthening ILAB’s capacity through training, stakeholder engagement, and specialized supply chain and trade-related studies. To augment the core project team, MSI requires a pool of short-term technical experts to support the delivery of work on forced labor, child labor, and other adjacent research issues.