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2018 European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Graduate Trainee (Paid) Parma, Italy

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July 3, 2022

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Deadline: 23 July 2018 at midnight (Local time, GMT +2)

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 interested in being part of a rewarding mission in multinational settings?

Look no further and apply for a traineeship at EFSA. As a trainee you will contribute to the general activities of the Agency, through a rewarding and challenging experience.

key objectives

Under the supervision of your traineeship adviser within the unit of assignment, you will have the opportunity to:

Get a first-hand experience into the workings of a scientific EU Agency, developing new competencies and skills in line with your personal interests and professional aspirations;
Contribute to the overall objectives of the unit by supporting in drafting documents and 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.

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

EFSA employs approximately 440 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 and stakeholder 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 of cooperation, innovation, openness, independence and scientific excellence.

Eligibility criteria:

Have obtained a university degree of at least 3 years by the closing date of applications (See Annex I for the minimum national qualifications);
Have a 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;
Meet the character requirements needed for the duties involved (e.g. a sworn affidavit to the effect that you have no criminal record).

Benefits:

The selected trainees would receive a monthly grant of €1,150.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

EFSA applies a policy of equal opportunities and does not discriminate on any grounds.
The selection is made on the basis of the eligibility criteria and of the candidates’ competencies, with due regard to an appropriate balance of nationality and gender.
A position as Trainee is offered on the basis of the business needs of the organisation and budget availability.

Steps of the selection procedure

Candidates apply electronically via the online recruitment tool (selecting 2 areas of interest in order of preference). Candidates can update or withdraw their applications at any time.
Applications are screened against the eligibility criteria defined in the Traineeship Call.
Eligible candidates will be screened by EFSA’s units taking into account the candidates’ preferences indicated in the application and their competencies.
The shortlisted candidates are required to undergo a telephone or on-line interview to discuss suitability for the role, mutual expectations and possible starting date.
As a result of the interview, candidates can be selected, rejected or placed in a reserve list for future positions.
Successful candidates will receive a Traineeship offer, stating the starting date, the tasks, the duration of the traineeship and the list of documents to be submitted before the start date.