Scientific Research Assistant - MESE Unit

Would you be interested in joining the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) as an interim via Randstad Italia? If you have a good proficiency in English and previous experience in scientific data management and research, this could be your chance to work in a multicultural and dynamic environment.

We are looking for a Scientific Research Assistant to work in the Methodology & Scientific Support Unit.

EFSA is committed to supporting the careers of people with visible and invisible disabilities that are encouraged to apply to Randstad open positions to be deployed at EFSA. The purpose of EFSA is to be globally accessible to any person regardless of their age, gender, culture, or ability, to foster the greatest degree of independence.

Responsabilità

The interim will:

• Coordinate scientific meetings and prepare related documentation;
• Conduct literature searches, evidence review, and data analysis;
• Contribute to the development of scientific guidance and technical reports;
• Support the management of research projects and scientific datasets;
• Collaborate with experts and stakeholders across scientific disciplines;
• Assist in the dissemination and communication of scientific outcomes.

Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of English (C1 level);
• Previous experience in data analysis (e.g. SPSS, SAS, R) and data interpretation;
• Previous experience in epidemiology, exposure assessment, scientific evidence evaluation;
• Previous experience in literature reviews, systematic screening methodologies and tools like DistillerSR;
• Behavioural competencies: attention to detail, teamwork, focus on stakeholder needs, analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work with ambiguity.

Assignment: initial contract of 3 months, with possibility of extension. Expected duration of assignment: 12 months.

Salary: approx. 2326,00 per month before taxes.

Work modalities: office work is required on at least 2 days per week.

Remote work is possible within 2 hours from Parma, Italy for the remaining days.

Please provide an English Europass template CV.

Il presente annuncio è rivolto a persone di genere femminile (F), maschile (M) e non binario (NB) ai sensi della Legge n. 300/1970, del Decreto Legislativo n. 198/2006 e del Decreto Legislativo n. 96/2026 ed è aperta a qualsiasi persona nel rispetto della diversity e dell'inclusività. Ti preghiamo di leggere l'informativa sulla privacy Randstad () ai sensi dell'art. 13 del Regolamento (UE) 2016/679 sulla protezione dei dati (GDPR).