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Research and applications in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and complex systems

Reference number: 
EPSO/AD/413/24 - 5

Open for application
05/11/2024
Deadline
10/12/2024 - 12:00 (Brussels time)
Grade: 
AD 7

Institution/Agency
EU institutions
Type of contract
Permanent official
Location(s): 
Geel (Belgium), Ispra (Italy), Karlsruhe (Germany), Petten (The Netherlands), Seville (Spain), Brussels (Belgium), Luxembourg (Luxembourg)

Selection procedure
  • The selection procedure contains several stages. Unless the date and time is confirmed, all timing should be considered indicative.
  • We will communicate with you through your EPSO account.  There you will find all the information related to your progress in the procedure, such as invitations to the tests and your test results.
  • Please check your EPSO account at least twice a week during the selection procedure.
  • You should be aware that it is not enough to obtain pass marks for the tests.
    Only the very top scorers pass to the next stage  of the selection procedure
4. Selection procedure (valid in all cases) - without sample tests link
Application

If you decide to apply please follow these instructions:

  1. Create your EPSO account if you do not already have one. It is strictly forbidden to have more than one EPSO account and you may be excluded at any stage of the selection procedure for having more than one account. Please check our FAQ or contact us if you are unsure.
  2. Click on APPLY below.
  3. Log into your EPSO account.
  4. Check the instructions on how to fill in the form. While applying, please make sure to follow the instructions on the screens.
    Difficulties with accessibility? Accessibility is very important for EPSO and we are intensively working on continuously improving accessibility of our communication and selection procedures. Are you still encountering difficulties accessing some parts of our website and/or documents? Please contact us! We can provide you with accessible formats or assistance.
  5. Please refer to the Notice of Competition or the Call for expression of interest for instructions concerning the language(s) in which you must submit your application form.
  6. Filling in the application form is a lengthy procedure. We would advise you not to leave it until the last minute. EPSO cannot accept applications from candidates who fail to meet the stipulated deadline.
  7. Make sure to select the right grade/language/profile, when applicable. If you are not sure which grade/language/profile to select, please consult the Notice of competition or the Call for expression of interest.
3. Application steps (generic all)
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Competition overview

The number of candidates admitted to the main stages of the competition, as published here, is approximate.

Please note that the order in which the tests are administered may differ from the order in which they are listed in the competition notice.

Final and confirmed information, including planning details, will be communicated exclusively via letters and messages in the candidates' accounts.

Competition stage Period/State Start time Number of candidates Minimum score
Applications 05/11/2024 - 10/12/2024 426 N/A
Deadline to submit supporting documents 18/02/2025
Reasoning tests 26/02/2025 10:00
Field-Related Short Text Questionnaire (FRSTQ) 26/02/2025 13:00
Written test 26/02/2025 15:30
Signature of the reserve list by EPSO’s director 12/2025 (indicative)
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The sequence between steps 3 and 4 may be reversed, in line with EPSO’s operational needs. Such possible changes will be communicated by EPSO in due time.

Competition test materials

Written test

Important information

Indicative timeline for the reserve list of the scientific researchers competition
Consolidated information on the field-related short-text questionnaire (FRSTQ test)
Information for candidates on the field-related short-text questionnaire (FRSTQ test)

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