European Commission JRC Jobs 2026: 20+ Auxiliary Contract Staff Vacancies in Science, AI, Energy, Climate, Economics and Policy
The European Commission Joint Research Centre is recruiting auxiliary contract staff for over 20 vacancies across scientific, technical, and policy roles in Europe.
Overview
The European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) is advertising a wide range of Auxiliary Contract Staff vacancies across several European locations. The recruitment round spans multiple scientific, technical, policy, and administrative areas, providing opportunities for professionals at FGIII and FGIV grades.
Key fields represented in this recruitment round include:
- Clean energy innovation and wind energy sustainability
- Quantitative policy analysis, survey design, and impact evaluation
- Artificial intelligence in crop monitoring, transport, and cybersecurity
- Sustainable industry, circular economy, and energy security
- Nuclear science, research and development in optics systems, and nuclear safeguards
- Economics of the food system and economic modeling
- Urban climate action, bioenergy, and alternative fuels
- Human resources, administration, and knowledge management
Locations for these roles include Ispra (Italy), Petten (Netherlands), Seville (Spain), Karlsruhe (Germany), and Geel (Belgium).
Eligibility
The vacancies do not share a single qualification, nationality, or geographic eligibility rule. Each position carries its own educational, technical, and professional requirements based on its specific job description and grade (FGIII or FGIV). Applicants must review individual vacancy notices to confirm specific eligibility conditions.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply through the JRC Recruitment Portal. Because these are separate job openings rather than a single general recruitment program, candidates should follow these steps:
- Review available vacancies on the recruitment portal to find a position matching your background.
- Select a specific vacancy and read the complete job description, duties, and requirements.
- Confirm the grade, location, and specific eligibility conditions.
- Prepare all requested application documents and information specified in the vacancy notice.
- Submit the application via the individual vacancy page before the specified closing date.
Deadline
There is no single universal deadline for all positions; each vacancy features its individual closing date ranging through October 2026. Applicants must track and respect the specific deadline associated with each chosen position.