Candidates must have a post-secondary education or a secondary education plus at least three years of professional experience, of which two years are relevant to the field chosen.

Successful candidates will be placed on a reserve list and called for interview according to the needs of the services. If employed, they will become EU civil servants in the field of research (AST grade).

If you have several years of lab experience in Chemistry, Biology and Health Sciences, Physics and Materials Science, Nuclear Research, Civil and Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, you could make all the difference within the JRC’s stimulating multicultural environment. In return, you can expect a lifetime of different opportunities, a competitive remuneration package, and the chance to become involved in some of the most exciting research initiatives in Europe today. For the ‘nuclear research' field, a limited number of posts will be on offer in the European Commission's Directorate-General for Energy  (DG-ENER) in Luxembourg.

To apply, you'll need to be a European citizen. In addition to your native EU official language, you'll have a good command of one of our working languages – English, French, or German. You'll need at least three years of relevant professional experience as a laboratory assistant or technician. 

Source: EC JRC