The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the Agency of the European Union responsible for the risk assessment regarding food and feed safety in Europe, offers the opportunity of undertaking a paid traineeship as well as an unpaid short-term study visit, depending on your motivation and objectives.
What’s in it for you?
An opportunity to PhD researchers, young graduates and students to have their first experience in a European organisation committed to risk assessment regarding food and feed safety in Europe.
EFSA is interested in helping young researchers to conduct interesting scientific projects.
Depending on EFSA’s availability and opportunities, you could have the occasion to develop your expertise in a scientific and active multicultural environment.
What is the work like?
The content of your short-term study visit depends on the Unit/Team you are assigned to. You may do your research in the field of Animal and Plant Health, Food Ingredients, Pesticides, GMO, Emerging Risks, Nutrition, Methodological support etc.
To get a better overview, consult EFSA’s organisational structure and EFSA’s Scientific Panels and Units or the Single Programming Document .