Dr. Eva Knies

Professor

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Biography

Eva Knies is a Professor of Strategic Human Resource Management at Utrecht University School of Governance. She has a strong commitment to achieving societal impact through research, teaching, and outreach activities. With academic qualifications that include an MA and MSc in Public Administration and Organisational Science, as well as a PhD from Utrecht University (2012, cum laude), Eva's expertise lies in human resource management, leadership, and public sector employment. Her research focuses on the intersection of public administration and human resource management, with recent studies emphasizing the challenges and dynamics of people management within healthcare and educational sectors. As part of the NWO Vidi project, her current research examines the complexities of support in people management, particularly its 'dark side'. Eva is also heavily involved in teaching a range of educational programs and has extensive experience in executive education. She values societal impact, contributing significantly to public management and human resource management in healthcare and education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2019-11-01 — Present

Utrecht University School of Governance • Utrecht, Netherlands

Leading the Strategic Human Resource Management group and the Organisation Management section as well as being actively involved in research and education.

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology