Jobs at the JRC

Staff categories

Permanent civil servant

Permanent civil servants (permanent staff) are members of the EU civil service appointed for an indefinite time. They constitute the core working force.

The recruitment of permanent staff is managed by the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) through open competitions. On the EPSO page you can learn more about how to apply for vacancies and see the tests you may need to pass in order to get a job with the EU institutions.

Temporary staff

Temporary staff is recruited to fill vacant positions within the EU institutions and agencies for a set amount of time; this may range from a few months to a few years. For vacancies at the JRC, browse the Commission’s page for temporary staff.

Vacancies for temporary agents

Contract staff

Contract agents (CA) work for the EU on a fixed-term contract basis. At the JRC, we offer contract staff positions for researchers and for administrative/auxiliary staff in fields such as finance, communication, security, safety, legal affairs, ICT and more.

Vacancies for contract agents

Seconded national experts

Seconded national experts (SNEs) are qualified civil servants from EU Member States who bring their expertise to the EU for a fixed period of time.

Please note: While the JRC publishes vacancies for SNEs no applications should be sent to the JRC itself. Please contact your permanent representation, diplomatic mission of non-member country, EFTA secretariat or IGO administration.

Collaborative Doctoral Partnership

The Collaborative Doctoral Partnership programme (CDP) offers PhD projects in collaboration with universities from across Europe. As a part of the CDP, you can carry out up to two years of your doctoral studies at the JRC and combine the best of both worlds: academic rigour with cutting-edge research expertise in a science for policy environment. 

Open calls for PhD candidates

European Commission trainees

The Commission 'Blue Book' Traineeships programme offers recent graduates a chance to increase their professional skills, expand their network and enhance their knowledge of the EU. Traineeships offer a great insight into the work of the EU civil service and are available in a wide range of fields.

JRC scientific trainees

Twice a year, the JRC offers paid traineeships in a multi-disciplinary research environment. The traineeship sessions generally start in March and October of each year and run for a fixed period of 5 months.

Vacancies for JRC scientific trainees