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PhD opportunity in Soil Science and Digital Agriculture! I am particularly excited to post this PhD position under the project Farm Scan that aims to improve digital agriculture in the area of continuous soil monitoring using decomposable sensor nodes. If interested, please get in touch!

Funded PhD opportunity FarmScan: Real-time data collection for soil monitoring
from decomposable sensors Funded by the Green ERA-HUB on Agri-Food and Biotechnology
through the Irish Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)
Stipend for scholarship: €25,000 (tax-free) per annum
plus tuition fee contributions of €6,000 p.a.
Project Duration: 4 years
Based at University College Dublin

Enhancing agricultural productivity while minimizing environmental impact is crucial in
the face of global climate challenges. Detailed knowledge of soil conditions, moisture,
nutrients, and pest spread with high spatial resolution can increase agricultural yields
while reducing the need for irrigation, fertilizers, and pesticides. The more farmers
know about their fields, the more targeted and effective actions they can take. Satellite
data provides a good starting point but suffers from poor spatial resolution and limited
data quality. Ground-based sensors are more accurate but require significant effort
for manual deployment and must be recovered at the end of their life. This PhD will
guide the development of decomposable soil sensors by defining the requirements for
optimizing soil functions and soil microbial processes to ensure that the sensor nodes
are designed in a way that supports precision agricultural management. In controlled
environmental chambers at UCD, decomposability in soil will be measured to ensure
that sensor nodes do not negatively impact soil health by assessment of chemical and
biological indicators. In the field, agronomic trials will assess the decomposable
sensors performance in providing real time data collected at field scale for a whole
crop season. Field trials will also assess the lifespan of the sensors and their dynamics
of mass loss and functioning in real field conditions

Requirements: The candidate should have a good primary degree (first or 2.1 Honours) and/or Master’s in Soil Science, Agricultural Science/Environmental Sciences/Geography or related disciplines. They should be prepared to work in a professional manner in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team and engage with collaborators. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work on laboratory and
field-based experiments, write reports, prepare journal articles, deliver presentations,
work independently and as part of a team. Previous lab experience and publications
in soil science and agronomy are an advantage. Academic English certification is
required.
Awards: The PhD will be conducted under the primary supervision of
Dr. Sharon O’Rourke (https://people.ucd.ie/sharon.orourke1) and Dr. Tamíris da Costa
(https://people.ucd.ie/tamiris.dacosta) at UCD School of Biosystems and Food
Engineering.

Stipend for scholarship: €25,000 (tax-free) per annum plus tuition fee contributions of €6,000 p.a. Both EU/UK and international candidates are welcomed.
Project Duration: 4 years
Expected project commencement date: 1st May 2025
Application procedure: To apply, please complete this Google form and upload your
full CV, cover letter and copies of degree transcript by 12 noon on 18th April 2025.
Please provide any relevant details on research/work experience and study
motivation in your CV and cover letter. In your CV, please provide contact details of
two referees (we will not contact them without your permission).

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Applications are invited for the RACE.ED Stuart Hall Foundation Fellowship from postdoctoral scholars working in any area of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences in 2025-26, although we especially welcome applications that contribute to our 2025-26 theme, Making A Nation by focusing on post-imperial national identities. While applicants are not required to be limited solely to focusing on the work of Stuart Hall, the proposal should display a meaningful engagement with his wide-ranging repertoire, either in theory, method or topic.

RACE.ED is a cross-university network concerned with race, racialization and decolonial studies from a multidisciplinary perspective. Working across different traditions of thought, research, and teaching commitments, RACE.ED is made up of more than one hundred colleagues across the three colleges of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, and Science and Engineering at the University of Edinburgh.

The Stuart Hall Foundation is a charity committed to public education and addressing urgent questions of race and inequality in culture and society. It works collaboratively to forge create partnerships with universities and arts organisations in order to build a network of scholars, fellows and artists-in-residence.

IASH provides an enviable location in one of the world’s most intellectually inspiring cities, together with a dynamic network of international connections. Home to the Scottish Enlightenment, Edinburgh has a rich cultural heritage of scholarship and creativity that continues to the present day. In this haven of libraries and archives, galleries and music venues – all set amid iconic architecture – IASH helps scholars to take the humanities beyond campus to engage the public and work with organisations in a variety of sectors.

The Institute welcomes visiting researchers from across the world. Since 1970, over 1,500 Fellows have stepped through our doors. Up to 30 researchers are in residence at any one time in our amazing – and eclectic – nineteenth-century building just on the edge of the University’s central campus, boasting views of the Meadows. From more than 65 countries, IASH Fellows form a global alumnae/i community, and many career-long connections begin at the Institute.

A webinar was offered on Monday 9 December for postdoctoral scholars interested in applying for IASH Fellowships for academic year 2025-26. The deadline for most applications is 25 April 2025, so this session allowed time to ask questions and prepare an application.

Representatives from some of our partners spoke about the programmes, and IASH staff gave insights into the facilities and funding available, as well as hints and tips for crafting a successful application.

The webinar recording is available here.

What does the RACE.ED Stuart Hall Foundation Fellowship offer?

IASH hosts a lively scholarly community of visiting fellows. It is a supportive environment for postdoctoral researchers, while also offering networking opportunities with successful mid-career and eminent senior scholars. The Institute occupies a historic building with private courtyard and leafy views – perfect for uninterrupted thinking, reading and writing. Yet there is also plenty of opportunity to socialise and share ideas.

In short, a 2025-2026 RACE.ED Stuart Hall Foundation Fellowship provides:

  • Research visit at the University of Edinburgh for three to ten months
  • Bursary of £2,000 per month, plus grants for visa fees if required
  • Dedicated office space at IASH, University e-mail and library access
  • An allocated University mentor from the RACE.ED Network and/or a School within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Weekly Fellows’ Lunch to build community
  • Collegial work-in-progress seminar series for testing new ideas
  • Calendar of engaging events at the Institute and College

Who can apply?

We warmly welcome applications from postdoctoral scholars from around the world. Selection will be subject to the immigration rules governing the UK.  Applicants must have a suitable project or study to undertake which engages meaningfully with the works of Stuart Hall, although it does not need to focus solely on Hall’s ideas – for 2025-26, we especially welcome applications that contribute to our 2025-26 theme, Making A Nation by focusing on post-imperial national identities.

Applicants must have been awarded a doctorate at the time of application, and normally within the last seven years (you must be able to produce a transcript, testamur, or a letter of completion/eligibility to graduate as part of your application), or to have published work of doctoral character and quality. You should not have held a previous Fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities. Those who have held temporary and/or short-term appointments are eligible to apply.

Application procedure

The closing date

The closing date for the receipt of the next round of applications (for visits from August 2025 to July 2026) is 17:00 GMT on 25 April 2025. Applications received after that date will not be considered. Decisions will be communicated in July. Please ensure that you supply a valid email address so that you can be contacted quickly after decisions are made.

The application form

The application portal is now open – CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
Any additional supporting documents connected with an application should be emailed to iash@ed.ac.uk.

References

  • In addition to the application form, a minimum of two and a maximum of three confidential references are required.
  • Applicants should ask their referees to email their reference to the Director at iash@ed.ac.uk by 25 April 2025.
  • Referees should comment on the nature and quality of the research proposal, as well as on the qualifications of the applicant. One referee should certify the successful viva (defence) and final examination of the candidate’s PhD thesis.

Notes

  • Consideration will be given to the academic record and the publications of all applicants and their capacity to disseminate their views among a community of like-minded people. Candidates must give evidence of any contact they have made with researchers at the University of Edinburgh, are required to make such contact before submitting their applications, and those who can evidence the relevance of their proposed project to the University of Edinburgh research community will be regarded favourably.  Particular weight will be placed on the quality and timeliness of the project proposed, and we encourage innovative and interdisciplinary topics and approaches.
  • Fellows are expected to participate in RACE.ED’s activities (such as delivering a workshop or seminars on their chosen topic).
  • Fellows are expected to become involved in RACE.ED and to commit to agreed objectives such as contributing to contextual description of collections, a workshop and seminar on the nature of such work and challenges around it, or a series of blog posts. Events could include curating a virtual pop up exhibition. This will form part of the evaluation of candidates.
  • Only fully completed formal applications will be considered. It is the responsibility of each applicant to ensure that all documentation is complete, and that referees submit their reports to IASH by the closing date. Candidates may like to submit a copy of any one article or publication that is thought to be especially relevant to the research proposal and Fellowship submission. It must be emphasised, however, that no such submitted publication will be returned to the candidate.
  • The Institute was established in 1969 by the then Faculty of Arts to promote enquiry of the highest standards in the Humanities, broadly conceived. It began to receive Fellows in 1970, and is now located as an independent institute within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science. Inter-departmental and inter-disciplinary study has always been encouraged.
  • Fellows must make the Institute their main place of work for the duration of the Fellowship.  It is expected that Fellows will be in residence throughout the tenure of their Fellowship and will contribute fully to the life of the Institute during that time. Fellows give at least one seminar presentation during their tenure, and submit a report on their research at the end of their Fellowship. No regular teaching is required.
  • For information about the scope of work undertaken at the University of Edinburgh, see Edinburgh Research Explorer, or browse through the staff pages of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
  • Applicants looking for suitable accommodation in Edinburgh may find these links useful.

In order to take full advantage of the seminars and lectures which take place during the semesters and to meet with staff in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, applicants are encouraged to apply for periods that will include at least part of one of the semesters.

The Stuart Hall Foundation 

Successful applicants to the Fellowship will benefit from working with the Stuart Hall Foundation to develop their career and research profile. Post holders will be able to engage with and contribute to the resources and networks of the Stuart Hall Foundation, including an annual gathering of Stuart Hall Foundation Scholars and Fellows, and privileged access to the work of the Foundation.

Inspired by the life and work of Jamaican-born British public intellectual Stuart Hall, founding figure of British Cultural Studies, key arts supporter, inspirational educator and leading voice for social justice, the Stuart Hall Foundation was established in 2015 to address urgent questions of race, class and intersecting inequalities through a commitment to public education. 

The Stuart Hall Foundation is committed to providing opportunities for students and academics, pursuing themes resonant with the work of Professor Stuart Hall and that of the Foundation. Acutely aware of the obstacles to achievement in higher education faced by young people from culturally diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds – evidenced by admissions data and the lack of diversity among academic staff – the Stuart Hall Foundation is working in partnership with universities in the UK and internationally to continue Professor Stuart Hall’s life-long commitment to teaching.

Learn more about the Stuart Hall Foundation here: www.stuarthallfoundation.org

Learn more about Professor Stuart Hall here: www.stuarthallfoundation.org/stuart-hall

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The James Buchanan Fellowship is a one-year, competitive fellowship program awarded to scholars in any discipline who have recently graduated from their doctoral programs. The aim of this fellowship is to encourage early-career scholars to critically engage ideas in the political economy of Adam Smith and the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy. In addition, James Buchanan Fellows will be introduced to contemporary applications of these ideas to questions in social sciences dealing with the dynamics and institutional underpinnings of economic, political, and social coordination.

James Buchanan Fellows spend two weekends in residence at George Mason University (Fairfax, VA) and three days together virtually during the academic year participating in discussions on mainline political economy. Each colloquium is structured around a set of readings and includes discussion sessions, lectures, formal meals, and hospitality. Hayek Program scholars, affiliated scholars, and alumni of our James Buchanan Fellowship serve as discussion leaders and participants during the colloquia. Fellows will join a network of Mercatus students, alumni, and scholars who are conducting and engaging with cutting-edge research in contemporary political economy and are eligible to apply for conference and research funding.

To apply to the James Buchanan Fellowship, click the “Apply” button above or below, and complete the online application, including:

  • A 1-2 page cover letter explaining:
    • your graduate school career to date,
    • your academic career goals,
    • your research interests and current projects,
    • your familiarity with the thinkers associated with the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy, and
    • what you hope to get out of the program.
  • A current resume/CV
  • A list of resent academic publications, if any
  • A few short answer questions

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The CERDI offers six three-year PhD fellowships (2025-2028).

These fellowships will start in October 2025 for a period of 3 years and amount to €1,800 net per month (before income tax), to which may be added remuneration for a course service. The cost of annual thesis registration is €391. At the CERDI, each doctoral student benefits from an individual workstation, a financial envelope enabling them to take part in three conferences during their thesis, and access to our documentation resource center and the UCA data mesocenter. The CERDI and the Ecole Doctorale Sciences Economiques, Juridiques, Politiques et de Gestion (doctoral school) offer doctoral students a wide range of services and training. The CERDI promotes professional equality between men and women and the prevention of discrimination. Clermont-Ferrand, where the doctoral students will be based, is regularly ranked in the top-10 best student cities in France.

Apply online and upload all the required documents by Tuesday 29 April 2025. 
The interviews will be held online from Thursday 22 May and Tuesday 3 June 2025, and candidates who have been selected for an interview will be informed in the previous week. 

If you have any questions about the call and/or the application form, contact PhD.cerdi@uca.fr

Download the file below for more information.

Documents to download

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The MSc environmental hazards and risks management provides skills in risk management, and more particularly in risk modeling, to better predict and manage environmental hazards and risks. The program combines recent research with GIS and remote sensing technologies to train a generation of thinkers capable of anticipating and mitigating a wide range of natural hazards in a multi-disciplinary approach. On completion of the degree, participants will have a comprehensive understandingof risk managementcomponents such as: planning, mitigation, monitoring, scenario modeling and warning systems.

The Nice Côte d’Azur area provides a multitude of field sites that can be investigated to discover monitoring and mitigation strategies that are applicable throughout the world. In addition, there is a wide range of digital data available such as high resolution aerial and satellite imagery, Digital Elevation Models, and raster and vector GIS databases describing land cover, building units, vegetation and stream networks. The context is therefore propitious to modeling hazards and risks both spatially and temporally using GIS and remote sensing.

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The SDG Youth Public Policy Innovation Challenge 2025 is a global initiative aimed at empowering young innovators and changemakers to address food security and poverty alleviation through innovative solutions. It provides young people with the opportunity to apply entrepreneurial strategies, technological advancements, and research-driven approaches to real-world challenges.
Competition is scheduled for July 24-28,2025 in Beijing, China


Working in teams, participants will analyze pressing global issues, design innovative solutions and present actionable solutions. Prizes, expert mentorship, along with academic transformation opportunities and research assistance to be won by the best team. Selected applicants will also get to engage in all-expense paid academic exchange, institutional visits and field research programs. Top performers will also receive recommendations for on-the-job training at the UN and recognition by the board of directors of the alliance

    Program Benefits
    • Fully funded program
    • Global recognition and expert support
    • Real-world impact
    • Career Advancement
    • Networking and collaboration

    Eligibility:
    • Youth aged 18-35
    • Team consisting of 3 members
    • University students and young innovators worldwide can apply
    • Proposal submission addressing food security and poverty alleviation based on the contest’s guidelines
    • Ability to present offline (for Category I selection) and present online (for Category II selection)

    Applicants are to note:
    • Only a designated Team Representative is allowed to submit the application on behalf of the team (not forgetting to include accurate information of team members, proposals)
    • Submitting the application is confirmation that team representatives have obtained consent from all team members for their participation and that all the information provided is correct
    • Further program details and proposal criteria can be found here

    Further enquiries are to be directed to jay.ngoun@ungyldc.org

    Submission
    All documents are to be submitted through this form


    Deadline
    April 7,2025(11.59 Beijing Time)

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    ORGANIZATION
    AlphaMundi Foundation (“AMF”) is a US not-for-profit 501(C)(3) with a branch in Kenya with a mission to
    strengthen the long-term commercial viability of small and medium enterprises (“SMEs”) in Africa and Latin America to drive economic transformation. Started in 2016 by the management of an impact investing firm, AlphaMundi Group (“AMG”), AMF has a track record of working on four main pillars of technical assistance, impact measurement, blended finance solutions, and field-building related to gender lens investing, climate, and other critical sectors. Since 2018, AMF has supported 39 SMEs in 15 countries. In addition, AMF has supported its portfolio companies by leveraging USD 10 million in donor and private funding to provide Technical Assistance grants, which they have used strategically to raise follow-on private investment totaling USD 36 million. AMF’s interventions have seen these SMEs collectively achieve 96% in revenue growth since implementing its projects.
    AMF seeks a Program Associate (Part-Time) to help manage the new US/Japan Climate-Gender Innovation. Collective for Africa program, support the team in other initiatives, including communications efforts. The role will report to the Program Manager, and it will be hybrid (Nairobi) or fully remote (European/Africa time zone).


    We are currently looking for the following positions:

    Program Associate (Part time)

    Consultancy Services for Mentorship Toolkit/Curriculum Design

    NOTE: PLEASE CLICK HERE AND READ MORE FROM THE MAIN WEBSITE BEFORE APPLYING

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    The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is looking for talented postgraduates to join its one-year Data Science Graduate Development Programme in February 2026.

    What the SARB does
    The SARB serves the economic well-being of South Africans through maintaining price and financial stability. It is responsible for the regulation of the South African financial sector, design and distribution of banknotes and coin, management of interest rates, setting the cash reserve requirement for banks, and ensuring stability of both the banking sector and the wider financial system.

    Description
    Data science is an inter-disciplinary field that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data. The core outcome of this programme is to develop deep capabilities in advanced analytics in central banking.

    Format of the programme
    Graduates will be placed in the Central Bank Department within the SARB, from February 2026 to January 2027. During the programme, graduates will attend various learning interventions at the SARB Academy, including technical training. The programme offers opportunities for a Data Science track, and graduates will work in a Data Lab environment from time to time, on various use cases.

    Programme Duration
    One year

    Eligibility
    To be considered, candidates must have a postgraduate qualification or be in the process of completing a postgraduate qualification (ideally completed the course work) in one of the following fields:

    • Data Science
    • Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence
    • Predictive Analytics Modelling
    • Statistics
    • Applied Mathematics
    • Digital Technology (Information Technology)
    • Fintech
    • Economics with Econometrics
    • Business Mathematics and Informatics.
      Additional requirements
    • Coding with R and/or Python;
    • be a South African citizen;
    • be a curious, innovative and self-motivated individual with strong analytical skills;
    • have a proven track record of academic excellence with an overall average mark of 70% and above; and
    • have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Have Fintech experience.

    Remuneration and benefits
    Graduates will receive a market-related salary and additional benefits for the duration of the programme.

    Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in interviews, assessments and a security clearance as part of the selection process.
    In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

    Click to apply for programme

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    The World Agriculture Forum is seeking a Research & Knowledge management intern for a 3-month remote position. Interns will get the opportunity to contribute to global agricultural discussions and international development debates, gain hands-on experience, and collaborate with international experts from across the globe.

    Roles
    • Conduct in-depth background research on key agricultural trends and policies
    • Support knowledge management, including the production of position papers, reports, and policy briefs
    • Coordinate and assist in one of WAF’s Working Groups
    • Assist in organizing events, including webinars, conferences, and policy discussions
    • Contribute to stakeholder engagement and content development

    Internship Benefits
    • Work remotely, Flexible and global opportunity
    • Expand your research & coordination skills in a real-world setting
    • Get hands on Experience Certificate upon successful completion
    • Be part of a global initiative driving agricultural progress

    Application Procedure
    a. Click here to apply.
    b. Send your CV and a short cover note to hr@worldagricultureforum.org

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    The Traineeship is seeking young curious, dynamic and proactive professionals seeking enriching experiences in international work environments and also looking to contribute to help protect human life and health, animal health and welfare and plant health and the environment.
    The traineeship is a 12-month program at the European Food Safety Authority. The program offers professionals a unique opportunity to join a team of professionals from all over the world working together in an international and multicultural environment on Science, Safe Food and Sustainability projects at the heart of European Food Safety activities.
    Trainees will be accompanied by advisors who will guide and coach them throughout the traineeship. There is also a thriving Trainee Community where trainees can exchange experiences with their peers and build longer-lasting social networks.
    Trainees will have the opportunity to:
    • Get first-hand experience of the work of a European Union (EU) Agency, developing new competencies and skills in line with your personal interests and career goals.
    • Contribute to the unit agenda by supporting in drafting documents and reports, analyzing data, handling scientific and/or administrative tasks, and ensuring prompt communication of outcomes.
    • Contribute to inspiring projects and specific activities with innovative ideas and solutions.
    • Contribute to the planning and monitoring of the unit’s activities.
    • Grow through on-the-job learning and participate in various development initiatives.

    What the traineeship offers:
    The program lasts for up to a year and offers:
    • A unique professional experience as part of a team of scientists and business professionals from all over the world, working together on inspiring projects and various tasks in an international, multicultural, and friendly environment.
    • An opportunity to get a taste of what an EU career is all about, which can act as a springboard for a number of career paths;
    • Exposure to different areas and networks in EFSA, allowing you to develop personal and professional competencies.
    • A mentoring/advising relationship
    • A modern working environment with flexible working arrangements to ensure work-life balance
    • A monthly grant of €1,463.

    Benefits
    • Making a difference in the lives in the lives of 445 million EU citizens.
    • Part of a great network of change makers
    • Joining at an exciting time when the body is implementing EFSA Strategy 2027, a vision for improving the lives of members of the EU
    • Live in Parrma(arma is a lively city of around 200.000 inhabitants located in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna and ranked as one of the most liveable cities in Italy. Its centre is rich in art and architecture from different periods and plenty of parks. Parma is famous for its food, picturesque countryside and medieval castles. It is conveniently located between major cities like Milan and Bologna and is within reachable distance of ski resorts, seaside and mountains).

    Selection Criteria
    • Open to all EU citizens with limited slots for non-EU members
    • If selected, non-EU citizens will have to obtain a relevant visa prior to the start of the program
    • Selection is based on the candidates’ competencies, relative to the eligibility criteria, also with due regard to a balance of nationality and gender
    Steps:
    • Candidates are to apply via online recruitment tool(select two areas of interest in order of preference, in which they wish to contribute; candidates can refer to the document(https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2025-02/areas-of-interest-traineeship-call.pdf) for an overview of the areas)
    • Applications are screened against the eligibility criteria defined in the Traineeship Call.
    • Eligible candidates will be screened by EFSA’s units, considering the candidates’ preferences indicated in the application and their competencies. EFSA may also use online tools to assess specific skills of the eligible candidates.
    • Shortlisted candidates are required to undergo a further assessment (e.g. recorded video interview telephone/online interview, online written test) to evaluate their suitability for a role and discuss mutual expectations. 
    • As a result of the previous assessment, candidates can be selected, rejected, or placed in a reserve list for future positions.
    • Successful candidates will receive a Traineeship offer, stating a starting date, a unit they will be placed in, the duration of the traineeship (up to 12 months) and the list of documents to be submitted before the starting date. Please note that trainees are only insured against the risk of accidents according to the EFSA insurance policy. EFSA does not provide health insurance for trainees, and, in the event of illness, trainees must provide evidence that they are covered by a national social security scheme or a private insurance policy, and that the said scheme or policy will cover medical expenses incurred in Italy.
    • Successful candidates must ensure timely submission of all requested supporting documents as outlined in the traineeship placement offer. Failure to provide these documents by the specified deadline may result in the revocation of the offer

    Selection Requirements:
    Eligibility Criteria
    a) Experience and Knowledge
    Knowledge of/or experience in an area relating to the activities of EFSA.
    b) Competencies

    1. Work with others: work confidently within a group and contribute to achieving common goals; understand your own role and how it supports the team and the organisation; be able to cooperate, listen actively, manage conflicts, and motivate colleagues.
    2. Plan and measure for results: set ambitious goals and create plans to achieve them.
    3. Manage projects: ability to manage time, resources, and information in an effective manner to meet expected project results.
    4. Demonstrate political savvy and strategic agility: ability to look beyond the current situation and visualise what the future can bring, able to think in a creative and innovative way.
    5. Communication in English: strong written and verbal communication

    Click here to apply for traineeship