We are preparing new rounds of recruitment for both research and inspection profiles!
In the meantime, you can send a spontaneous application to EC-ECAT@ec.europa.eu, and if your profile matches our needs we will keep you updated once new positions are available on the JRC Recruitment Portal.
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We are setting up the best team to build a safe, ethical and transparent online space.
Currently we are reviewing the profiles of the candidates that applied to our first round of recruitment. Please, take into consideration that this recruitment process can take up to several months and that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Essential experience/skills:
- A university degree and at least 3 years relevant research experience in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence or another field relevant to the position, ideally with a focus on algorithmic design and auditing. A PhD in the afore mentioned fields is desirable.
- Very good analytical, drafting and presentational skills, a strong sense of initiative and the ability to work both autonomously and in a team.
- Very good (C1) knowledge of English.
Place of employment: Seville (ES), Ispra (IT) or Brussels (BE), to be discussed with the candidate upon recruitment.
Vacancies available: 3, located in any of the three sites. Please apply only once, for your preferred site.
Vacancy codes:
2022-SVQ-B6-FGIV-022001 - SEVILLE
2022-IPR-B6-FGIV-022000 - ISPRA
2022-BRU-B6-FGIV-021999 - BRUSSELS
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What you will do:
As part of a multidisciplinary inspections team, you will actively help assessing whether very large online platforms and search engines comply with their obligations under the Digital Services Act.
Activities might include:
- examination of platforms’ algorithmic systems, both from a technical perspective and in terms of social impact
- analysis and evaluation of risk assessment and proposed mitigation measures that platforms will implement
- design and implement monitoring procedures to detect potential infringements of the regulation
You will also take part, as a technical expert, in formal investigations that might include on-site inspections at platforms’ premises. This entails analysing the design, functioning and impact of advanced algorithms, like recommender systems, in their production environments, and participating in technical exchanges with online platform's representatives.
Essential experience/skills:
- A university degree and at least 2 years relevant research experience or a PhD (doctoral diploma) in disciplines relevant to this vacancy such as computer science, artificial intelligence, social sciences or engineering.
- Practical experience in the design, development and/or evaluation of algorithmic systems such as AI-based content recommendation, moderation and search systems.
- Very good (C1) knowledge of English.
Place of employment: Seville (ES), Ispra (IT) or Brussels (BE), to be discussed with the candidate upon recruitment.
Vacancies available: 6, located in any of the three sites. Please apply only once, for your preferred site.
Vacancy codes:
2022-SVQ-B6-FGIV-021998 - SEVILLE
2022-IPR-B6-FGIV-021997 - ISPRA
2022-BRU-B6-FGIV-021996 - BRUSSELS
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Essential experience/skills:
- University degree (at least 3 years) in communication/political science/international studies/science/technology/economy.
- At least two years of experience in the field of science-for-policy communication and/or community building and engagement, ideally in the field of digital technology.
- A keen interest and good understanding of potential benefits and risks of the digital transformation for our society and economy.
- Excellent drafting and communication skills.
- Very good (C1) knowledge of English.
Place of employment: Seville (ES), Ispra (IT) or Brussels (BE), to be agreed with the candidate upon recruitment.
Vacancies available: 3, located in any of the three sites. Please apply only once, for your preferred site.
Vacancy codes:
2022-SVQ-B6-FGIV-021995 - SEVILLE
2022-IPR-B6-FGIV-021994 - ISPRA
2022-BRU-B6-FGIV-021993 - BRUSSELS
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Essential experience/skills:
- University degree and 4 years relevant experience in computer engineering, computer science or related field. A PhD or MSc in cybersecurity (or another relevant field) is desirable.
- Solid knowledge and working experience in cybersecurity (including cryptography, security controls, incident response, security monitoring, forensics, security auditing, risk management and data protection).
- Very good (C1) knowledge of English.
Place of employment: Ispra (IT)
Vacancy code: 2022-IPR-B6-FGIV-021991 - ISPRA
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Essential experience/skills:
- University education attested by a diploma or a post-graduate diploma in the field of law (e.g. EU law).
- At least 2 years of experience in the area of law relevant to the digital sector, ideally the digital platform sector.
Place of employment: Brussels (BE)
Vacancy code: 2022-BRU-B6-FGIV-021992 - BRUSSELS
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