Seconded National Expert - RI Strategy & Foresight (RTD-G-1)

Unit RTD.G.1 – Common R&I Strategy & Foresight Service – the Team of the Chief Economist of DG R&I is a group of 18 enthusiastic and motivated colleagues, who enjoy working together. We contribute to the formulation of evidence-based and transformative research and innovation (R&I) policies to increase Europe’s prosperity and well-being. We produce targeted analyses and evidence on the contribution of R&I to the Commission’s policies, to help minimise trade-offs between economic, social and environmental objectives. We focus on R&I investment as well as reforms and regulation in the field. We also lead the foresight process for R&I policy and coordinate foresight across the Framework Programme. We act as the economic service of the DG R&I and the Common Policy Centre. As such, we work closely with various partners, from Member States, to research centres, to businesses, and other International Organisations.

We look for a motivated team player with a positive attitude, organisational as well as interpersonal skills.

Under the supervision of an AD staff member, the seconded national expert will contribute to the overall activities of the Unit. This involves:

1. Contributing to the assessment of emerging technologies through quantitative and qualitative analyses;
2. Contributing to the analysis of public investment in research and innovation in the EU (with a focus on the coherence between investment at national and EU level) and the study of spending trajectories for the Member States;
3. Contributing to the development of scenarios for the future, and identification of major trends;
4. Monitoring trends and analysing developments in science, technology and innovation and in related policies at EU and national levels;
5. Managing studies and contributing to internal and external communication activities, such as newsletters, blogs and conferences;
6. Preparing analytical input for other DGs, the Cabinet, and interacting with external stakeholders (research centres, think tanks, other international organisations).

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 (Europass CV, letter of motivation and declaration of approval of the employer) in English by November, 25, 2025 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-G-1