The European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA) seeks to attract excellent, highly motivated staff with the right qualifications and expertise, who are eager to contribute to the advancement of frontier research in Europe.
At the ERCEA, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our selection processes are fair, transparent, and designed to ensure that every candidate is assessed on merit.
From the very beginning, new colleagues benefit from a comprehensive induction programme designed to familiarise them with the Agency’s mission, values, and working methods. Supported by HR, managers, peers, and a dedicated buddy system, this process ensures smooth integration into the organisation, while maintaining a strong focus on employee well-being.
Are you interested in working at the ERCEA? Are you looking for a new challenge? Then browse through our open vacancies
- Open Vacancies
Research Programme Expert (Seconded National Expert) in Policy Analysis
Find more information in the Call for Expression of Interest.Applicants must send their completed applications (CV, Application Form, current contract and declaration on status of employment) to the Permanent Representations, the EFTA Secretariat, the Permanent Delegation of Türkiye.
The Permanent Representations, the EFTA Secretariat, the Permanent Delegation of Türkiye, must forward the applications to: ERC-SELECTION@ec.europa.eu by 7 November 2025 by 12.00 (midday) Brussels time.
Research Programme Expert (Seconded National Expert) in Communication
Find more information in the Call for Expression of Interest.Applicants must send their completed applications (CV, Application Form, current contract and declaration on status of employment) to the Permanent Representations, the EFTA Secretariat, the Permanent Delegation of Türkiye.
The Permanent Representations, the EFTA Secretariat, the Permanent Delegation of Türkiye, must forward the applications to: ERC-SELECTION@ec.europa.eu by 7 November 2025 by 12.00 (midday) Brussels time.
- Job opportunities
The ERCEA offers the following opportunities:
- Contract Agent
Contract Agents (CAs) are recruited in line with Article 3(a) of the Conditions of Employment for Other Servants (CEOS), and the Agency’s general implementing provisions for the engagement of Contract staff.
The ERCEA publishes CA vacancies on this page as well as the EPSO website. Mobilities between the Executive Agencies and the Commission are published on a specific inter-agency mobility portal, the Contract Agents 3a Job Market.
- Temporary Agent
Temporary Agents (TAs) are recruited in line with Article 2(f) of the Conditions of Employment for Other Servants (CEOS) and the Agency’s general implementing provisions for the engagement of Temporary staff.
The ERCEA publishes TA vacancies on this page as well as the EPSO website. Inter-agency mobilities can be found in the Temporary Agents 2f Job Market.
- Seconded National Expert
Seconded National Experts (SNEs) are national civil servants seconded temporarily to the ERCEA under the rules applicable to such experts. While the ERCEA can benefit from the high level of professional knowledge and experience of the National Experts, the National Experts can learn about the operations of an EU research funding agency and develop new competencies and skills.
The ERCEA publishes SNE vacancies on this page as well as the EPSO website.
- Interim Agent
To maintain operational continuity, whether by covering staff on long-term absences or accommodating additional workload during peak periods, the ERCEA relies on short-term contracts through temping agencies. Please note that Interim Agents are not ERCEA statutory staff.
Currently, the ERCEA collaborates primarily with Randstad. For more information, please consult their website: www.randstad.be.
- Blue Book Trainee
Our traineeships are designed for university graduates. Trainees work alongside ERCEA permanent staff, carrying out various scientific, administrative or communication tasks.
For more information about the application and selection procedures, deadlines and rules governing the programme, please visit the Blue Book Traineeship website.
During the selection phase, preselected candidates can express their interest and apply for the available ERCEA traineeship posts via the Virtual Blue Book portal. The recruiting units will then review the applications and decide whether it is a good fit for their teams.
- Reserve lists
The open Reserve Lists following the establishment of ERCEA selection processes be found here.
- Protection of personal data
The ERCEA ensures that applicants' personal data are processed as required by Regulation (EU) N° 2018/1725of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies.
Candidates are invited to carefully read the Data Protection Notices, as they provide useful information about the processing of their personal data and relevant rights.
- Selection processes – Appeal procedures
More information on the appeal procedures may be found here.
