Job Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University - Post Doc in the EU-Project „Comparative Police Studies in the EU“ (COMPOSITE)

Abstract of COMPOSITE

Police forces in the EU face serious challenges. Integration in the EU has increased the need for cross force collaboration. Technology has created new capabilities for criminals but also possibilities for the police. Changes in the public opinion and in political expectations have created extra challenges. Responses to these challenges and exploitation of opportunities require major changes to the culture and structure of police forces, but these are far from trivial and how they need to be implemented differs from one country to another. So far, change management in police organizations has not been addressed in a comparative interdisciplinary study with a European scope.

Based on a study of police forces in 10 countries across Europe COMPOSITE will improve the planning and execution of change initiatives in the police, show how these projects can be better aligned with the cultural and societal context per country and explain how the negative process effects can be mitigated. A further aim is to improve both the individual police organization per country and joint European capabilities.

The project delivers:

1. A comparative strategic analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for police organizations in 10 European countries and best practices to meet current and future challenges.

2. A comparative analysis of planning and execution of the change processes, focusing on the impact of leadership, professional and organizational identities and societal expectations.

3. A toolbox containing instruments for training and consultancy and the Annual European Police force monitor to plan and execute changes responding to known and yet unknown challenges and opportunities.

The consortium contains universities, business schools, police academies, a technological research institute and consultancy firms. Police forces from the 10 countries are involved in the research and the dissemination phase of the project and they intend to use the results.

PhD in social and/or organizational psychology or sociology and publications in the area of the research project. Excellent knowledge of methodology, openness for new methods (quantitative, qualitative and cross-cultural), flexibility with respect to interdisciplinary perspectives and the ability to integrate theoretical approaches from different disciplines are required.

The Rotterdam School of Management / Erasmus University Rotterdam (http://www.rsm.nl) has a strong international research orientation and provides an excellent infrastructure.

Depending on your qualifications, salary table 11-12 Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities.

Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus University is the business school of Erasmus University Rotterdam. RSM aims to become a trendsetter for future management by offering a cohesive package of university level education, research and professional services, and by being attractive to an international market for students, executives and organisations.

RSM Erasmus University offers an extensive portfolio of management courses (including Bachelor in Business Administration/Business Management, MSc in (International) Business Administration, part-time diploma in Business Management, MPhil and PhD in General Management, (executive) MBA programmes, specialist masters and in-company training.

Most of RSM’s research programmes are conducted through the Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM). The School is a member of several leading international networks, including AACSB, EQUIS, the Community of European Management Schools (CEMS) and the Partnership in International  Management (PIM). RSM has approximately 7,500 students and 450 members of staff.

Contact for further information:

Dr. Gabriele Jacobs

Tel.: 0031 10 408 2061

Send your application by email to: GJacobs@rsm.nl