Scientific Officers Chemistry, Exposure, Toxicology
Pubblicato il 12-08-2026 - The European Food Safety Authority in Parma
Scientific Officers Chemistry, Exposure, Toxicology
Scientific Officers Chemistry, Exposure, Toxicology
EFSA/F/4/2026/01
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) , based in Parma, Italy
is looking for
Scientific Officers in the areas of Chemistry, Exposure, Toxicology
(Contract Agent, Function Group IV)
Please send us your application by no later than 20 August 2026 at 23:59 (local time), following the instructions in the ANNEX.
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 31/12/2027 . The validity of the talent pool may be extended.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
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)
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 t