Location : Parma, Italy
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:
Food/Feed Microbiology
Industrial Biotechnology
Key responsibilities 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
Why EFSA? Impact 450M EU citizens
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 General requirements: 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.
Experience Professional experience in at least one of the following areas:
Food/Feed Microbiology
Industrial Biotechnology
ii. Experience in writing and

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