Are you interested in artificial intelligence, software development and digital transformation? The European Central Bank (ECB) is looking for an intern to join the Language Support and Innovation Section of its Directorate-General for Communications in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). What will you be doing? Help design solutions involving workflow management, AI capabilities, integrations and reporting; […]
The Commission has registered the European Citizens’ Initiative calling for an unconditional basic income
On 7 July, the European Commission registered a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) entitled ‘Introduction of an unconditional basic income (UBI) across the EU’. The organisers of the initiative believe that,“with rapid advances in artificial intelligence and robotics, there is an urgent need to decouple our livelihoods from our ability to sell our labour, as we […]
PhD – Molecular Mycology and Mycoparasitism – Austria
The “Molecular Mycology and Mycoparasitism” group at the Department of Microbiology at the University of Innsbruck is seeking a PhD candidateto work on a new project focusing on nutrient signalling and mycoparasitism in Trichoderma atroviride, which includes microscopic monitoring as well as a novel approach to the identification of transcription factor effectors. The position will […]
Commission sets out roadmap for future-proof quality jobs in a competitive EU
Last December 4, the European Commission presented the Quality Jobs Roadmap, a strong commitment to improving job quality and creating high-quality and future-proof jobs in Europe. The Commission also launched a first-stage consultation on the forthcoming Quality Jobs Act, a new legislative proposal to ensure workers’ rights while keeping up with technological, economic and societal changes. Adequate wages and […]
How the EU can help you find a job
A key benefit of EU citizenship is the EU’s principle of free movement of workers. EU rules make it easy for you to work in another EU country and protect your social security rights once you’re there. You don’t need to worry about seeking a work permit in any EU country, whether you live in the […]
Postdoctoral fellow Water & Climate in Brussels
Are you going to be our new colleague? You’ll be offered a full-time postdoctoral scholarship, for 12 months (extendable up to max. 36 months, on condition of the positive evaluation of the research activities), with planned starting date 01/01/2024. You’ll receive a grant linked to one of the scales set by the government. At the VUB, you’re guaranteed an open, involved and […]
Post Doctoral Researcher in Data Science and Environmental Sustainability
The postdoc will work under the supervision of Dr. J.S. Martin (and Dr. J. Winters) on a project focused on sustainability, environmental economics and computational science. In particular, using a combination of quantitative methods (modeling, data science, etc…) we will explore how the relationships between rebound effects, efficiency gains and complexity, affects the sustainability of […]
European Commission publishes June infringement proceedings package for Spain
The main decisions adopted by the Commission in relation to infringement proceedings in Spain are presented below. Jobs and social rights Reasoned opinions Employment: The Commission calls on GREECE, SPAIN and LUXEMBOURG to incorporate the Directive on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions into national law The European Commission decided to send a reasoned opinion to […]
The EU expects to create 1.3 million jobs through its cohesion policy
Cohesion Policy funding in 2021-2027 is expected to support the creation of 1.3 million jobs, and to increase the EU’s GDP by 0.5% on average by the end of the decade, and up to 4% in some Member States. It will also help deliver many common public goods, providing tangible and concrete benefits to European citizens, regions and cities. These […]