Vacancies

Eurofound is setting up a reserve list from which to recruit Research Support Officers (Contract Agent: Function Group IV).  

Research Support Officers can be assigned to one of the 3 Eurofound research units – Employment, Working Life and Social Policies and contribute to the formulation, coordination and management of European-wide studies and surveys, with a particular focus on the ongoing development and maintenance of Eurofound’s online quantitative and qualitative databases and the preparation of datasets and their secondary analyses.

The successful candidate will be an EU citizen, fluent in at least 2 EU languages - including an excellent level of English, relevant experience and appropriate technical skills with a university degree (or professional training of an equivalent level, where justified in the interest of the service) – preferably in statistics and data analysis, sociology, economics, political science, business studies, psychology, labour law, industrial relations or related areas.

A maximum of 30 candidates will be shortlisted and will be invited to (online) competency tests and interview with the Selection Committee in June 2024.

• Deadline for applications: 24 April 2024 at 23:55
• Full details of requirements and selection procedure in vacancy notice: EN | BG | CS | DA | DE | EL | ES | ET | FI | FR | GA | HR | HU | IT | LT | LV | MT | NL | PL | PT | RO | SK | SL | SV
• Selection Committee: Chair: Marco Veneziani; Management Representatives: Christine Aumayr and Eleonora Peruffo; Staff Representatives: Gijs van Houten and Sara Riso.

Note: A candidate (or anyone acting on their behalf) may not contact members of the Selection Committee. Any such approach to a member of the Selection Committee will result in exclusion from the selection procedure.

Enquiries in relation to the selection procedure should be addressed to the Secretary to the Selection Committee: recruit@eurofound.europa.eu.

Applications are being shortlisted and all applicants will be contacted in due course.

Eurofound is organising an open selection procedure to establish a reserve list from which to recruit a candidate to the role of Brussels Liaison Office (BLO) Liaison Officer (Contract Agent Function Group IV).

The Liaison Officer will contribute to maintaining and further strengthening the relations of Eurofound with its stakeholders – social partners and EU institutions; enlarging the impact of Eurofound’s work, its visibility and policy relevance at EU level; monitoring developments and contributing to EU policymaking through promotion of Eurofound’s work in the areas covered by its mandate. The Liaison Officer shall closely cooperate, coordinate activities and where needed - support the Senior Liaison Manager in the Brussels Liaison Office.

The successful candidate will be an EU citizen, fluent in at least 2 EU languages - including an excellent level of English, relevant experience and appropriate technical skills with a university degree.

A maximum of 12 candidates will be shortlisted and will be invited online or in-person to competency tests and interview with the Selection Committee in June 2024.

• Deadline for applications: 24 April 2024 at 23:55
• Full details of requirements and selection procedure in vacancy notice: EN | BG | CS | DA | DE | EL | ES | ET | FI | FR | GA | HR | HU | IT | LT | LV | MT | NL | PL | PT | RO | SK | SL | SV
• Selection Committee: Chair: Frank van Boven; Management Representative: Anna Ludwinek; Staff Representative: Hans Dubois.

Note: A candidate (or anyone acting on their behalf) may not contact members of the Selection Committee. Any such approach to a member of the Selection Committee will result in exclusion from the selection procedure.

Enquiries in relation to the selection procedure should be addressed to the Secretary to the Selection Committee: recruit@eurofound.europa.eu.

Applications are being shortlisted and all applicants will be contacted in due course.

The post-graduate traineeships programme is closed. Applications will be assessed and shortlisted candidates will be invited for Teams interviews throughout 2024, according to the needs of the different units.

Due to the large number of applications, we regret it will not be possible to reply to all applicants.'

The post-graduate traineeship programme is addressed to recent university graduates, without excluding those who – in the framework of lifelong learning – have recently obtained their university qualification and are at the beginning of a new professional career.

Six-month traineeships will be offered on the basis that the candidate has the ability to participate to the extent necessary and will benefit from the experience. The traineeship can be extended up to a maximum of 12 months.

Eurofound is an equal opportunities employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

For further information on terms and conditions, see the Rules governing the Official Traineeship Scheme (2024) and the Frequently Asked Questions on the Traineeships information page.

Traineeships are likely to be offered from June at the earliest.

Traineeship profiles

Below are the traineeship descriptions for each of the nine traineeship profiles which may be offered at Eurofound during 2024. Please read and check the responsibilities, desired academic background and skills required before deciding on your choice. To apply, click on the button below.

• Research unit A - Working life: Industrial relations
• Research unit A - Working life: Working conditions and sustainable work
• Research unit B - Employment: European Restructuring Monitor databases
• Research unit B - Employment: Change (anticipating & managing impact)
• Research unit C - Social policies: Social cohesion & convergence
• Research unit C - Social policies: Living conditions & quality of life
• Research - Surveys
• Information & communication unit - Digital production
• Resources unit - Human resources

The deadline for application was 7 August 2023. A maximum of 12 candidates will be shortlisted and will be invited to (online) competency tests and interview with the Selection Committee in October 2023.

The deadline for application was 20 July 2023. A maximum of 12 candidates will be shortlisted and will be invited to (online) competency tests and interview with the Selection Committee in late September 2023.

The deadline for application was 4 July 2023. A maximum of 12 candidates will be shortlisted and will be invited to (online) competency tests and interview with the Selection Committee in late August 2023.