Senior Research Analyst - Crime and Justice (Dutch Fluency Required)
RAND Europe
Full-time|On-site|The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands RAND Europe is a distinguished not-for-profit research institute with a legacy spanning over three decades in delivering impactful policy research for governments, international organizations, research councils, charitable foundations, and various other stakeholders. Our mission is to harness the power of rigorous research to inform effective solutions to critical societal issues, ultimately fostering safer, healthier, and more prosperous communities for the future.In line with our strategy to expand operations in the Netherlands, we are actively seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Research Analyst who is fluent in Dutch to join our dynamic team in The Hague. This pivotal role will center around enhancing our portfolio related to organized crime and corruption, criminal justice, drug policy, illegal markets, policing, and prison systems. This is an exceptional opportunity to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team in the Defence, Security, and Justice (DSJ) research group at one of the globe's most respected public policy research organizations.The DSJ research group undertakes a diverse range of studies for a variety of clients across the UK, Europe, and beyond, including national governments (like those of the Netherlands and the UK), EU institutions (such as the European Commission and European Parliament), international organizations, and numerous third-sector and humanitarian entities.Our research encompasses a wide spectrum of public policy challenges across:Crime and Justice (including organized crime, corruption, policing, prisons, drug-related issues, and crime prevention)Security (covering terrorism, counter-violent extremism, human security, border security, energy resilience, and cybersecurity)Defence (focusing on defence strategy, policy, capability acquisition, economics, and the Armed Forces community)The ideal candidate will excel in collaborative environments, actively engage in research and project management, and demonstrate a strong desire to contribute to business development initiatives and proposal writing. Your core responsibilities will include designing, managing, and delivering comprehensive research and analysis on complex policy issues for our clients in the Netherlands, while ensuring projects are executed on schedule, within budget, and meet the highest quality standards.
Feb 5, 2026