Scientific Officers Chemistry, Exposure, Toxicology

Final date to receive 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 risk assessment, risk assessment methodology guidance, and theses using appropriate scientific terminology.

Experience in analysing and interpreting data, preferably gained in scientific risk assessment.

Experience in managing scientific projects and/or coordination of expert groups/networks.

More information & applications: EFSA Careers - Jobs

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