Overview
In this role, you join EFSA as a contracted expert to support preparatory work for scientific outputs in food safety risk assessment.
You will contribute across multiple domains, from animal health to nutritional aspects, performing tasks such as data handling, literature analysis, and methodological input.
You will work with EFSA staff and external experts to inform risk assessments and risk communication.
This opportunity offers impact through shaping evidence-based outputs for EU risk managers and the public, with a focus on cross-disciplinary collaboration and data-driven analysis.
Responsabilità
Preliminary completeness checks of dossiers following EFSA guidance
Literature analysis, data extraction, and data quality tasks to support risk assessment
Support for data collection from EU Member States and stakeholders during annual cycles
Prepare summaries of data and formulate key findings for risk assessments
Contribute to drafts of specific risk assessment components
Peer review of EFSA outputs at different risk assessment stages
Assist in preparing public/targeted consultations and related technical outputs
Provide expert input during webinars, Q&As;, and communications activities




Offer expert opinions on tenders/proposals within field of expertise
Develop training materials and deliver training in scientific topics under EFSA remit
Provide ad-hoc expert scientific advice across phases of scientific opinions/assessments
Ensure independence and manage conflicts of interest per EFSA policies
Requisiti fondamentali
EU/EFTA/candidate country citizenship or acceptable third-country eligibility
Education corresponding to university studies of at least 3 years in a relevant field
At least 3 years of professional experience in a relevant field after degree
Proven ability to contribute to risk assessment reports and/or peer-reviewed publications in the last 5 years
Excellent written and spoken English with demonstrated evidence (reports/publications or CEFR B2 or equivalent)
Ability to communicate clearly in English in professional settings
Availability for remote work with potential on-site assignments as defined in contracts
Declaration of honour on exclusion criteria and related documents
clear communication
team collaboration
analytical thinking
literature analysis
data extraction and processing
data validation and quality assessment

📌 Notice Of Call For Expressions Of Interest - Scientific And Technical Support - Various Scientific Profiles (Emilia-Romagna)
🏢 European Food Safety Authority
📍 Emilia-Romagna