IS THIS TRAINEESHIP FOR YOU?

Are you a dynamic and proactive young professional looking for an enriching experience in a truly international working environment? Are you curious to explore a career path within a European Agency? Would you like to contribute to protecting human life and health, animal health and welfare, and plant health and the environment?

THEN LOOK NO FURTHER AND APPLY FOR A 12 MONTH-TRAINEESHIP AT THE EUROPEAN FOOD SAFETY AUTHORITY (EFSA)!

The EFSA Traineeship Programme offers you a unique opportunity to join a team of professionals from all over the world working together in an international and multicultural environment on Science, Safe Food and Sustainability projects at the heart of European Food Safety activities.
We are looking forward to welcoming motivated young talents from different academic and professional backgrounds (scientists, communication and legal professionals, IT experts, etc.).
From scientists to communication specialists and the colleagues supporting our daily work, everyone at EFSA has a role to play in achieving our mission of keeping food safe in the EU.
Apply now and embark on a journey where your potential meets purpose, and together, we will make a difference in food safety, from farm to fork.

ONE YEAR | ALL-ROUND EXPERIENCE

EFSA Traineeship programme lasts for up to 12 months and offers you:

• A unique professional experience as part of a team of scientists and business professionals from all over the world, working together on inspiring projects and various tasks in an international, multicultural, and friendly environment;
• An opportunity to get a taste of what an EU career is all about, which can act as a springboard for a number of career paths;
• Exposure to different areas and networks in EFSA, allowing you to develop personal and professional competencies;
• A mentoring/advising relationship: as a trainee you will have an advisor who will be your main point of contact and will be responsible for the overall coordination of your traineeship;
• A modern working environment with flexible working arrangements to ensure work-life balance: besides working in EFSA’s modern headquarters, located in the heart of Parma, you will also be able to telework for up to 60% of the working week from a location that enables you to reach Parma within 3 hours. This will allow you to enjoy working not only from home, but also from locations such as the Dolomite Mountains or the Ligurian Sea coast;
• A monthly grant of €1,463.

For more information please consult the ‘Administrative Act concerning the Traineeship in EFSA’ and the dedicated Frequently Asked Questions.

WHAT ARE THE SELECTION REQUIREMENTS?

You must satisfy the following requirements on the closing date for your application submission:

I. Eligibility criteria

• Have already obtained a university degree of at least 3 years (corresponding to a complete Bachelor’s cycle, or equivalent);
• Have a very good knowledge of English (minimum level: B2 according to CEFR);
• Have never been an EFSA trainee or employed by EFSA in any capacity, receiving any sort of remuneration.

A) EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of/ or experience in an area relating to the activities of EFSA.

Please refer the Job description for details