Scientific Officers Chemistry, Exposure, Toxicology
Pubblicato il 12-08-2026 - European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in Parma
Deadline for Applications: 20 August 2026, 23:59, Italy time zone
Are you a passionate and motivated scientist to contribute to EFSA’s mission in ensuring food safety in Europe?
We are looking for motivated and talented scientists with a background in one of the following areas:
- Chemistry (Food and Feed Chemistry)
- Collect, analyse and evaluate scientific data and evidence
- Contribute to scientific risk assessments and scientific outputs
- Support the activities of Scientific Panels and Working Groups
- Develop scientific guidance and methodological documents
- Manage scientific contracts and procurement procedures
- Monitor scientific, regulatory and legislative developments
- Coordinate with European, national and international stakeholders
- Communicate scientific outputs and make complex science accessible to the public
- International & dynamic environment
- Contribute to EFSA Strategy 2027
- Values: ethics, transparency, inclusion, diversity
What EFSA offers
- Salary: from € 4.449,31/month + benefits
- Wide range of leaves and comprehensive welfare package
- The opportunity to live and work in Parma, Italy— within easy reach of ski resorts, the seaside and the mountains.
Eligibility
Be national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland or Norway;
• Enjoy full rights as a citizen;
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by laws concerning military service;
• Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post;[1]
• Have a thorough knowledge of one of the EU official languages and a satisfactory knowledge of another EU language;
• Meet the character requirements for the duties involved.
Qualifications:
A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three (3) years attested by a diploma.
Professional experience in at least one of the following areas:
- Chemistry (Food and Feed Chemistry)
Experience in writing and reviewing scientific documents such as scientific articles, reports, scientific ris