organisation that collaborates globally.The JRC is an open research
The JRC is an open research organisation that collaborates globally. In recent years, the volume of JRC publications available through open access has steadily risen. Currently, it is at 95% for articles where a JRC researcher is a first or corresponding author. The work of JRC scientists is highly collaborative, with 82% of JRC scientific articles co-authored by external experts from over 3 200 organisations across 134 countries.
These scientists rely on robust networks within policy and scientific communities to map, review, analyse, and synthesise the best available evidence to support EU policies.
Why is this significant?
The JRC’s commitment to scientific excellence underpins its reliability as a partner for policymakers. Its researchers are dedicated to anticipating emerging challenges and adopting a forward-looking approach to connect insights and address complex societal issues. By doing so, they enable more targeted and effective policymaking.
Researchers enjoy the JRC’s world-class facilities and laboratories to enhance experimental research, collaboration, and capacity-building with a European perspective.
From the heart of Europe, JRC researchers contribute to evidence-based policymaking, advancing societal improvement through science.
Check out current vacancies at: recruitment.jrc.ec.europa.eu
What are you looking for?
Want to do research for policy?
• as a researcher
up to 6-year contract as contract staff FGIV*
• as a research assistant or lab technician
up to 6-year contract as contract staff FG III*
• as a grantholder / PhD student
check out our Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Programme (CDP) as a seconded national expert (SNEs) up to 4-year
contract
Not a researcher? We have other opportunities!
• as an administrative / auxiliary staff
in fields such as finance / budget, communication, security, safety, legal affairs, ICT and more up to 6-year
contract as contract staff FGII-IV*
Want a taste of working for EU institutions?
• as a JRC scientific trainee
in Geel, Karlsruhe, Ispra or Petten
3-5 month contract
apply in May to start in October
apply in November to start in March**
• as a European Commission bluebook trainee
in Brussels or Seville
3-5 month contract
apply in January to start in October
apply in July-August to start in March**
Want to build a career in the EU institutions?
• as a civil servant of the European Union
to become a permanent civil servant for the JRC and the European Commission,
apply for open competitions organised by the European Personnel Selection Office
* At the EU institutions, temporary jobs are organised into function groups (FG).
Find out more here: https://epso.europa.eu/en/help/faq/2037
** This time frame is indicative, please check the specific call you are applying for.