Participants will have the opportunity to gain insights into a career at EFSA and learn how our agency could help them grow both professionally and personally. Participants will be able to address questions to representatives of the EFSA Human Capital Services Unit, to employees from EFSA's different departments, as well as to EFSA expert who will share their experiences.
Session 1
22 June 2022, 12:00 – 13:00, Room 211 & 212
EFSA employs more than 520 staff members and several more professionals such as Seconded National Experts, Trainees, Interims and Scientific Experts. During the side event we will discuss with some colleagues the different career paths at EFSA. We will cover topics such as: How is it to work for an EU Agency? How does EFSA support your personal and professional growth? What does a day at EFSA look like? What are the most needed profiles? Join the side event to listen to our colleagues and ask them your questions directly.
Session 2
23 June 2022, 12:00 – 13:00, Room 211 & 212
Scientific experts are the cornerstone of EFSA’s work! They play a leading role in providing independent scientific advice to protect EU consumers, animals and the environment. There is the Scientific Committee, the ten Scientific Panels and many Working Groups with highly qualified experts to carry out scientific assessments and develop related assessment methodologies. During the side event we will have the opportunity to learn more about the role of the experts, how rewarding this experience is for scientists, and which profiles are needed. Have you ever thought of joining EFSA as an expert? Take advantage of this opportunity and learn more about this exciting career prospect. The new call for the renewal of our Scientific Panels and our Scientific Committee will be published soon.
