Scientific Officer

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), based in Parma, Italy is looking for a Scientific Officer – Food/Feed Microbiology, Animal Health & Welfare.

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 31/12/2025. The validity of the talent pool may be extended.

EFSA is looking for passionate scientists to ensure the provision of scientific advice regarding the following domains:
-Food/Feed microbiology: biological hazards related to food safety and foodborne diseases, including foodborne zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance, food/feed microbiology, food/feed hygiene, and waste management.
-Animal health: analysis of epidemiological data on animal health issues (viruses, bacteria, parasites, prions), epidemiological analysis of outbreak investigation, and risk assessment of i) prevention and control measures, ii)  monitoring and  surveillance programmes, and iii) disease incursion and spread, among others.
-Animal welfare: identification of welfare consequences and the related hazards, the assessment of the level of welfare and the use of animal-based measures

We are looking for scientists with a background in either Food/Feed Microbiology, Animal Health or, Animal Welfare and with excellent skills in data collection and data management, able to contribute to a positive environment for scientific cooperation.

If you are looking for an interesting and challenging opportunity in an international, scientifically driven organisation, then do not hesitate and send us your application today!

For more information on the job requirements and selection criteria please visit the official EFSA Website.

Reference: EFSA/F/4/2024/02