Scientific Officer - Statistician

Scientific Officer – Statistician – European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

Deadline for applications: 5 January 2026, 23:59 local time

We are looking for an enthusiastic and versatile statistician who will take a leading role in quantitative risk and uncertainty analysis of food safety risk assessments and in the development and implementation methods for the structured elicitation of expert judgement.

Why EFSA?

You will play an active role in an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of 445 million EU citizens. As an EFSA staff member, you will have the chance to make a difference to European food safety working in an international and dynamic environment. You will also be able to participate in several valuable networking opportunities across Europe.

What can we offer you?

Parma is famous for its food, surrounded by picturesque countryside and medieval castles. It is strategically located between major cities like Milano and Bologna and within reachable distance from ski resorts, seaside and mountains.

Salary and benefits

The successful candidate will be recruited as Temporary Agent Grade AD7 with the basic salary starting from € 7,646.86 monthly, subject to an annual review of remuneration provided for in Article 64 and Article 65(1) of the Staff Regulations. In addition to the basic salary, EFSA offers a range of benefits.

General Requirements

• Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland or Norway.
• Enjoy full rights as a citizen.
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by laws concerning military service.
• Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post.
• Have a thorough knowledge of one of the EU official languages and a satisfactory knowledge of another EU language.
• Meet the character requirements for the duties involved.

Qualifications

• Completed university studies of at least four (4) years, attested by a diploma, in a relevant scientific or quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Epidemiology, Public Health, Economics, or any related discipline.
• OR completed university studies of at least three (3) years, attested by a diploma, in a relevant discipline and at least one (1) year of professional experience.

Experience

At least six (6) years of proven professional experience acquired after obtaining the qualifications mentioned in the qualifications section.

In case you do not fulfil all the eligibility criteria, your application will not be taken into consideration.

Selection Criteria – Competencies

• Data Analysis and Statistical Modelling.
• Food Safety Risk Assessment.
• Uncertainty Analysis.
• Structured Expert Judgment Processes.
• Deal with ambiguity.
• Demonstrate political savvy and strategic agility.
• Focus on stakeholder needs.
• Plan and measure for results.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Research, Analyst, and Science

Industries

Public Safety