The Joint Research Centre is looking for a Scientific Project Leader to become part of its Centre of Advanced Studies (CAS), in the Directorate for Innovation in Science and Policymaking.

CAS's mission is to support the scientific and organisational development of the JRC to better support EU policymaking and democracy through scientific knowledge, foresight, evaluation and engagement with citizens.

The jobholder will develop and lead a new CAS project on the societal, economic and technological implications of the metaverse. S/he will:

• design an interdisciplinary project, including the concept, methodology and implementation plan of the project,
• contribute to the excellence of the output and international outreach,
• help facilitate cooperation with leading European and international experts in the field, and
• develop key scientific findings and recommendations for policy makers.

In addition, the jobholder will be involved in the following:

• writing, publishing and presenting scientific reports, articles and conference papers and contributing to briefings and other outreach material .
• maintaining contacts with partners, stakeholders and institutions and co-ordinating or participating in networks of excellence, integrated projects and knowledge sharing activities, including presentations on the project.
• ensuring regular and timely reporting to the head of unit, leader of CAS and points of contacts in the collaboration units.

The project will contribute to the research portfolio on “Innovative policymaking in a complex world” and collaborate closely with other portfolios, in particular on “Monitoring and shaping the digital transition”, “Trustworthy AI for a fair and democratic Europe”.

The project has a maximum duration of three years and is provided with financial resources for execution.

Duration of contract: 36 months (renewable up to maximum 6 years)

Area: Inclusive Data Governance

Place of employment: Ispra (IT)

Deadline for applications: 23.06.2023