Postdoc EU Politiesamenwerking Tegen Transnationale Georganiseerde Criminaliteit

Laplace Apply; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers Postdoc EU Politiesamenwerking Tegen Transnationale Georganiseerde Criminaliteit. The ENACT postdoc investigates legal structures and real-world operation of international police cooperation against transnational organised crime.

The comparative study focuses on the Netherlands (EU member hosting Europol and Eurojust) and Norway, examining how European and national rules work in police networks and coordination.

Qualifications

• Postdoc role focusing on EU politiesamenwerking tegen transnationale georganiseerde criminaliteit.
• Research on legal structures and operation of international police cooperation.

Responsibilities

• Investigate legal and institutional coordination in cross-border policing.
• Contribute to peer‑reviewed publications based on research findings.

Job description

Netherlands

20 November 2026 (date-only displayed on listing; exact cutoff time not verified in the current pass)

About This Opportunity

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers Postdoc EU Politiesamenwerking Tegen Transnationale Georganiseerde Criminaliteit. The research centres on legal structures and real-world operation of international police cooperation against transnational organised crime.

The VU Amsterdam ENACT postdoc investigates legal structures and real-world operation of international police cooperation against transnational organised crime. The comparative study focuses on the Netherlands (EU member state hosting Europol and Eurojust) and Norway (non-EU state connected through Schengen) and examines how European and national rules work in police networks. The researcher joins international partners, studies legal and institutional coordination and contributes peer-reviewed publications. Practical and application conditions: Advertised weekly workload: 38 hours/week; Published remuneration: EUR 3,706–4,925 gross per month; Stated application date: 20 November 2026 (cutoff time not independently validated).Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For: Based on the documented project scope, it may particularly suit postdoctoral researchers in criminology, criminal justice, legal sociology or relevant political/legal research interested in comparative European police cooperation.Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable: The project requires comparative understanding of EU/non-EU policing arrangements and close interaction with a cross-national research network.Overall Opportunity Assessment: The distinguishing feature is the specific combination of research questions and methods described above; applicants should weigh this focus against the documented prerequisites and working conditions.

Level Postdoc

Reference Code 365096

Field EU Politiesamenwerking Tegen Transnationale Georganiseerde Criminaliteit