Assistants in the area of ​​research

On this page you will find specific information relating to the competition EPSO/AST/126/12 for Assistants (AST 3) in the area of research in the following fields:

  1. Biology, life and health sciences
  2. Chemistry
  3. Physics and materials science
  4. Nuclear research
  5. Civil and mechanical engineering
  6. Electrical engineering and electronics

Important documents:

If you need more general information on our selection procedures, please have a look at the FAQs that are published on the dedicated page (access via the bar above).

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You can apply here between 20/12/2012 and  22/01/2013.

Admission results

EPSO/AST/126/12

Publication of admission results in candidates’ EPSO accounts: 30/04/2013

Talent Screener – minimum score needed in the first screening stage to be selected to the second screening stage:

Biology, life and health sciences : 19

Chemistry : 22

Physics and materials sciences : 17

Nuclear research : 9

Civil and mechanical engineering : 15

Electrical engineering and electronics : 17

Talent Screener – minimum score needed in the second screening stage to be invited to the assessment phase:

Biology, life and health sciences : 71

Chemistry : 73

Physics and materials sciences : 25

Nuclear research : 36

Civil and mechanical engineering : 51

Electrical engineering and electronics : 21

Number of candidates invited to the Assessment phase: 

Biology, life and health sciences : 34

Chemistry : 31

Physics and materials sciences : 32

Nuclear research : 50

Civil and mechanical engineering : 49

Electrical engineering and electronics : 51

Assistants in the area of ​​research (AST/126/12) – Number of applications

Deadline for applications for competition AST/126/12 was 22/01/2013.
 

  TOTAL NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS VALIDATED

2.395

  1. Biology, life and health sciences

757

  2. Chemistry

411

  3. Civil and mechanical engineering

530

  4. Electrical engineering and electronics

356

  5. Nuclear research

149

  6. Physics and materials science

192


Please note these figures are provisional. Contrary to our rules, some candidates might have validated more than one application.

Admission (Talent screener) to the competition is scheduled in February-March.

Latest news on these competitions will be available here

Please check your EPSO account at least twice a week.

Competitions for assistants (EPSO/AST/125/12 and EPSO/AST/126/12): deadline for applications and questions

Competitions EPSO/AST/125/12 and EPSO/AST/126/12: Please note that questions sent to the Candidate Contact Service after Monday, 21/01/2013 might not be answered before the deadline for registration (Tuesday 22/01/2013 midday – Brussels time).

Please check the information at http://blogs.ec.europa.eu/eu-careers.info/  (Assistants 2012)