The Institute for the Protection and Security of the Citizen (IPSC), as part of the European Commission's Joint Research Centre, offers a stimulating, multi-cultural, multi-lingual and multi-disciplinary environment in which to work. Opportunities exist to join this Institute and to carry out challenging and interesting work. Candidates of strong intellect who wish to pursue a research-oriented career are encouraged to consider the following options:

• Permanent positions
• Temporary positions:
  • Contract Agents
  • Temporary Agents
  • Seconded National Experts
  • Grantholders
  • JRC Trainees

All spontaneous applications have to be sent to JRC-HR-SPONT-APPLICATIONS@ec.europa.eu.

Before applying, please read all information concerning grantholders/trainees (rules, how to apply and etc.). Due to the launch of new external staff recruitment application (ESRA) there will be a transitional period:

• Applications with all necessary attachments for grantholder and trainee calls launched before 01/09/2011 should be sent only in response to the published vacancy, received not later than the deadline stated below the call reference number in the vacancy text and addressed to:
  • JRC-IPSC-GRANTHOLDERS@ec.europa.eu (for grantholder positions)
  • JRC-IPSC-STAGE@ec.europa.eu (for trainee positions)
• Applications for grantholder and trainee calls launched after 01/09/2011 need to be completed on ESRA online form (http://recruitment.jrc.ec.europa.eu/).

Therefore please read carefully information how to apply in the description of each call.

Please note that we abide by REGULATION (EC) N. 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18th December 2001 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community Institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data.

IPSC contact point for questions related to Human Resources: JRC-IPSC-CALLS@ec.europa.eu