Seconded National Expert - R&I Framework Programmes (RTD.G.3)

Unit G3 is the central coordination unit for the R&I framework programmes As part of the Common Policy Centre, we have a corporate role, serving all Directorates-General in the research and innovation family. G3 develops and steers the preparation of the Horizon Europe work programmes, the preparation of the next Framework Programme, taking into account scientific evidence, foresight, programme assessments, and synergies with other MFF programmes. G3 is also responsible of ensuring the horizontal policy integration and steers the interaction with the strategic configuration of the Programme Committee (comitology committee). In this context, it is also responsible for the policy aspects of national support mechanisms (national contact points).

We propose a challenging, rewarding and visible position in a dynamic, friendly and productive working environment. A great team and high level of job satisfaction guaranteed. In this post, you will contribute to the design and implementation of the next framework programme for research and innovation. You will contribute to the coordination of the current framework programme policy activities with other DGs, ensuring that Commission policy priorities are mainstreamed.

In more detail, you will contribute to the policy coordination of the unit, dealing with the negotiation and implementation of the next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, and the coordination of the next (2026-2027) Horizon Europe ‘main’ work programme and its amendments.

You will also provide support to the individual clusters, taking into account the relevant budgetary, legal conditions, and draft reports and briefings to the Unit/Directorate on the ongoing policy development on the next Framework Programme, Strategic Programme Committee and work programmes.

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 January, 20, 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.G.3