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Food needs scientists

Agronomists, biologists, chemists, entomologists… the list of scientists working at EFSA is long and diverse. Not all of them are staff members. Scientific experts may join EFSA also as members of our scientific panels or as guest researchers for specific projects. And our Seconded National Experts help strengthen the links between EFSA and our national partner organisations.
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Contribute to our scientific work

As a scientist at EFSA you will play an active role in an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of 500 million EU citizens.

Experts

As an expert, you can join our Scientific Committee, one of our 10 scientific panels or their working groups. The panels are renewed every 5 years via dedicated calls for experts.

As a panel or working group expert, you will contribute to the large body of scientific work EFSA produces every year.

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Seconded National Experts & Guest Scientists

As a guest scientist, you will bring your expertise to specific projects that EFSA is working on for a period of between 6 to 12 months.

As a Seconded National Expert (SNE) you will join us for between 6 months to 4 years and take back the expertise you have gained at EFSA to your home administration once your assignment with us has finished.

As a panel or working group expert, you will contribute to the large body of scientific work EFSA produces every year.

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Scientific staff

Our staff in Parma is diverse and international. Our colleagues hail from all EU countries and bring with them different backgrounds and experiences.

Science is at the core of our work, and we are always looking for specialists to join our team.

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Why become an EFSA scientist?

More than just a job in science

Rewarding mission

Science is at the core of our work, and you will play an active part in helping to keep food safe for European citizens. As a scientist at EFSA, you will be part of a motivated, multicultural team, working with partners and specialists in European and international networks.

Work-life balance

We offer our staff and SNEs flexible working hours, well-being initiatives, training and development opportunities. Children of staff and SNEs can join the Scuola per l’Europa, an accredited European School.

Innovation and scientific excellence

Experts on our Scientific Committee and Panels will be offered training and tutorials on our risk assessment methodologies. You will receive full compensation of the costs related to your travels to EFSA and the preparations of meetings you attend (both physically and virtually).