The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), has opened its Traineeship call for 2016.

Please send us your application by no later than 31 July 2016 at midnight (Local time, GMT +1).

IS THIS TRAINEESHIP FOR ME?

Are you a young graduate searching for a challenging experience in a stimulating and dynamic EU Agency? Do you want to apply your skills and knowledge in one of the areas within EFSA’s remit? Are you searching for an opportunity to be involved in a European organisation’s daily work?

As a trainee you will provide contribution to the general activities of EFSA, under the supervision of a Traineeship Adviser through a rewarding and challenging experience in a multicultural environment.

The content of your traineeship depends on the unit you are assigned to. You may select up to two different areas of interest, in order of preference, related to your background/competencies in fields such as: Environmental Risk Assessment, Toxicology, Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Biological Hazards, Human Nutrition, Data Management and Analysis, Media Relations, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, Recruitment and Selection, etc.

Your key objectives

Under the supervision of a Traineeship Adviser within the unit of assignment, the trainee will have the opportunity to:

• Get first-hand experience in a scientific EU Agency developing new competencies and skills in line with personal interests and professional aspirations;
• Contribute to the overall objectives of the Unit of assignment by supporting in drafting documents, reports, handling scientific and/or administrative work, searching and reviewing literature and ensuring timely communication of outcomes;
• Contribute to specific projects and activities with new ideas and innovative solutions;
• Contribute to the planning and monitoring of the Unit’s activities. 

READY TO APPLY?

For more information on the selection procedure and requirements, as well as conditions of the traineeship scheme, please consult EFSA’s young professionals website at http://careers.efsa.europa.eu/youngprofessionals/jobs/efsa-traineeships-call-2016-18.

WHY EFSA?

You will play an active role in an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of 500 million EU citizens.

EFSA employs approximately 450 staff members and its Scientific Committee and Panels engage highly qualified and independent scientific experts. Every position within EFSA plays an important part in creating an inspirational environment in which to work and develop.

EFSA key priorities are

• Prioritise public engagement in the process of scientific assessment;
• Widen EFSA’s evidence base and maximise access to its data;
• Build the EU’s scientific assessment capacity and knowledge community;
• Prepare for future risk assessment challenges;
• Create an environment and culture that reflect EFSA’s values (cooperation, innovation, openness, independence, scientific excellence).