Seconded National Expert - RI Cooperation with China (RTD.0.4)

The Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) is responsible for designing, developing and implementing the European Research and Innovation (R&I) policy. The DG supports R&I through European Framework Programmes, coordinates and supports national and regional R&I programmes, contributes to the creation of the European Research Area, and supports the cooperation of European organisations and researchers in Europe and in an international context.

As a member of the DG RTD.04 result-oriented and high-performing team the SNE will, under the supervision of the Head of Unit, prepare, coordinate and advise on the EU’s Research and Innovation cooperation with China and support the Unit’s work related to the Research and Innovation dimension of Economic Security.

The jobholder will contribute to the following tasks of the Unit:

• manage the development and implementation of the research and innovation cooperation with China.
• liaise with relevant Commission services, other Union institutions, Member States representatives, key stakeholders and government officials in China.
• analyse and report about new research and innovation developments in China to the Unit and hierarchy and advice on the appropriate actions, as relevant, with regard to these developments.
• engage in the organisation of Joint Committee meetings under Horizon Europe bilateral S&T with China, events and workshops as needed for the implementation and development of relations with China.
• contribute to supporting the R&I dimension of the EU's economic security strategy and the related team. This concerns in particular the 'protect' dimension and related safeguards in Horizon Europe and the development of future options.
• contribute to setting up the due diligence database and the centre of expertise on research security.

The Permanent Representation of Austria to the EU points out that ONLY applications submitted by the Permanent Representation will be considered. Interested parties are therefore requested to send application documents in English (Europass CV, letter of motivation and declaration of approval of the employer) 7 days before the official deadline, namely by March,18, 2026 by email to sne.bruessel-ov@bmeia.gv.at.

Only the “Europass CV” form should be used to create the CV. Applicants must state the exact name of the position for which they are applying (e.g. JRC-B-5) in all documents submitted.

For more detailed information on the job profile, requirements and selection procedure, please refer to the detailed vacancy notice below.

Reference: RTD.0.4