Scientific Officer - Microbiology / Molecular biology
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- Science Professionals
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- EFSA/F/4/2019/01 Requisition #
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- Apr 17, 2019 Post Date
- 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;[1]
- 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.
ii. Professional experience with tools and methodologies used in molecular biology/biotechnology (molecular genetics, genome RNA biology) and/or bioinformatics: ability to assess data regarding next generation DNA/RNA sequencing (DNA/RNA extraction, sequencing library preparation, whole genome sequencing), genetic modification of microorganisms or other systems (e.g. plants and/or animals) and to perform whole genome sequence data processing and analysis;
iii. Knowledge on risk assessment of feed/food additives or in similar areas (e.g. production and/or evaluation of scientific information related to feed/food safety or related areas): ability to identify the methodologies to be used for the appraisal, extraction and analysis of evidence. Integrate and weigh the evidence to draw conclusions with their related assumptions and uncertainties;
iv. Write scientific documents: ability to draft clear, concise and structured scientific reports, opinions and guidance documents using the appropriate scientific terminology;
v. Communicate scientific outputs to different target audiences: ability to convey technical scientific concepts to internal and external stakeholders (both orally and in writing) and make them understandable to the target audience;
vi. Knowledge on animal nutrition, animal production and/or toxicology is considered an asset.
ii. Working with others: ability to work co-operatively with others in teams and across organisational boundaries and respect differences between people;
iii. Analysis and problem solving: ability to identify the critical facts in difficult issues and develop creative and practical solutions;
iv. Drive for results: ability to take personal responsibility and initiative for delivering high quality work.
For the purpose of shortlisting candidates to be invited to the assessment phase (see a description of the selection process in the ANNEX) the applications’ screening will be carried out using solely the information provided by candidates in the section “Job specific questions” of the online application form. Candidates are invited to carefully complete their application.
NOTE
In the event of inconsistency or discrepancy between the English version and any of the other linguistic versions of this publication, the English language version shall prevail.
[1] Before appointment, a successful candidate shall be medically examined by an institution’s medical officer in order that the European Food Safety Authority may be satisfied that he/she fulfils the requirement of article 28(e) of the Staff Regulations of the Officials of the European Communities.
[2] Any academic qualification mentioned in the application form shall be duly supported by evidence (original or certified copies of e.g. diplomas, certification, etc.). Only qualifications issued by EU Member State authorities and qualifications recognised as equivalent by the relevant EU Member State authorities will be accepted. In instances where diplomas are obtained from a non-EU Member State, EFSA may request the candidate to provide a relevant document of comparability issued by a recognised authority.
[3] Any professional experience mentioned in the application form shall be duly supported by evidence (original or certified copies of e.g. contracts, payslips etc.). Professional experience shall be taken into account from the date on which the person fulfils the minimum qualifications for engagement. In order for the professional experience to be taken into consideration, it must be supported by relevant documents attesting an actual work relationship defined by the following elements: real, genuine work; on a paid basis; as employee (any type of contract), or provider of a service. Any given period may be counted only once (in order to be calculated as eligible, years of studies or professional experience to be taken into account shall not overlap with other periods of studies or professional experience). Professional activities pursued part-time will be calculated pro-rata on the basis of the certified percentage of full-time hours worked. Remunerated PhDs acquired in a field relevant to the job description can be counted as professional experience up to 3 years. Paid traineeships are counted as working experience. Prior to contract signature, the successful candidate(s) will need to provide original versions of documents proving the candidate’s work experience.