Scientific Officer

**Scientific Officer - Molecular Biology**

**EFSA/X/AD/2024/06**

The **European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)**, based in Parma, Italy

is looking for

**Scientific Officer - Molecular Biology**

(Temporary Agent, Grade AD6)

The purpose of this call is to establish a talent pool (reserve list) that may be used for the recruitment of staff when a position becomes available and will be valid until **31/12/2025**. The validity of the talent pool may be extended.

**IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?**

Are you a driven scientist with expertise in the field of Molecular Biology? Do you want to work in a scientific and multicultural environment to ensure food safety in Europe?

EFSA is looking for highly motivated scientists with knowledge and experience in one of the following fields:
A. Molecular characterisation of genetic modifications in plants, animals or microorganisms, including characterisation of proteins.

B. Characterisation of plants, animals, microorganisms, or derived food/feed products with molecular biology techniques, or precision biotechnology.

**Your key responsibilities**
- Collect, analyse and evaluate data and information for preparing scientific materials and working documents related to scientific assessments;
- Contribute to the drafting and reviewing of scientific outputs (through the provision of evidence-based risk assessment, if applicable);
- Provide administrative and scientific support to the activities of the respective Panel and/or Working Groups (i.e. preparation of working documents, scientific opinions, coordination of expert groups and meetings, etc);
- Contribute to the development of scientific guidance and methodology documents, when needed;
- Provide technical support to manage contracts and procurements, including monitoring procedures;
- Keep abreast of scientific and regulatory developments and provide information on legislative, policy and scientific aspects in the respective field;
- Ensure coordination with European, national and international stakeholders within the specific scientific activities;
- Communicate and present scientific outputs by conveying the rights messages and by marking scientific concepts understandable to the public.

**WHY EFSA?**

You will play an active role in an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of 445 million EU citizens.
EFSA employs over 565 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’s standards and values are driven by ethics and integrity and all staff is expected to act in a manner consistent with its principles, including fairness, transparency and impartiality in work practices and conduct towards other people.

As an EFSA staff member, you will have the chance to make a difference to European food safety working in an international and dynamic environment. You will also be able to participate in several valuable networking opportunities across Europe.
You will be joining EFSA at an exciting time as we are implementing the EFSA Strategy 2027, aligned with the Transparency Regulation, which increased EFSA’s responsibilities towards EU citizens. The following are the objectives of the Strategy 2027.
1. Deliver trustworthy scientific advice and communication of risks from farm to fork.
2. Ensure preparedness for future risk analysis needs.
3. Empower people and ensure organisational agility.

**WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?**

**Life in Parma**

Parma is a lively city of around 200.000 inhabitants located in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna and ranked as one of the most liveable cities in Italy. Its centre is rich in art, with architecture from different periods and plenty of parks. Parma is famous for its food, surrounding picturesque countryside and medieval castles. It is strategically located between major cities like Milano and Bologna and within reachable distance from ski resorts, seaside and mountains.

**Salary and benefits**

In addition to the basic salary, EFSA offers a range of benefits:

- Wide range of leaves (e.g. annual leave, parental leave, public holidays) and flexible working hours. Besides working in EFSA’s modern headquarters located in the heart of Parma, staff members are also offered the possibility to telework.
- A comprehensive welfare package including pension scheme, medical, accident and occupational disease insurance coverage, unemployment and invalidity allowance, and travel insurance. Further information regarding rights, benefits, obligations and conditions of employment can be found at the following links:
Staff Regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

**WHAT ARE THE SELECTION REQUIREMENTS?**

**I.** Eligibility criteria**

**1.** **General requirements**
- Be national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland or Norway;
- Enjoy full rights as a citizen;
- Have fulfilled any obligation