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CALLS

EFSA open call for tenders: Characterization of Human Variability in Toxicodynamics

Deadline: February 17th, 2022

EFSA has published an open call for tenders on ‘Characterization of Human Variability in Toxicodynamics: towards the Development of Quantitative Adverse Outcome Pathways (qAOPs)’ - Ref OC/EFSA/SCER/2021/15

The aim of this procurement procedure is to characterize human variability in TD responses to specific cell stress and cell death pathways in order to map the relevant AOPs in a quantitative way and to use of this knowledge to propose mechanism- and pathway-based uncertainty factors (UF) for TD to refine and reduce the uncertainty in HBGV setting.

The call is open until 17th of February 2022. The call has a maximum budget ofl EUR 1.600.000,- and a duration of 48 months.

In case of any queries related to this Call, please do not hesitate to address them to EFSAProcurement@efsa.europa.eu by indicating the Call reference.

BIJEENKOMSTEN/TRAININGEN

Virtual training courses Karolinska Institutet

Several dates

The Karolinska Institutet in Sweden is organising two online courses for members of EFSA’s Scientific Committee/Panels, their working groups, members of the EFSA Networks, and EFSA staff.

Weight of evidence and biological relevance in risk assessment of chemicals

Couse dates: February 21st to 24th, 2022, CET 9:00 – 13:00
Application deadline: January 19th, 2022

This course will provide training for EFSA staff and experts on the use of EFSA’s Guidance on Weight of Evidence assessment and the EFSA’s Guidance on assessment of Biological Relevance with focus on chemical risk assessments.

Weight of evidence and biological relevance in non-chemical scientific assessment

Couse dates: March 7th to 10th, 2022, CET 9:00 – 13:00
Application deadline: February 2nd, 2022.

This course will provide training for EFSA staff and experts on the use of EFSA’s Guidance on Weight of Evidence assessment and the EFSA’s Guidance on assessment of Biological Relevance with focus on non-chemical scientific assessment. 

VACATURES BIJ EFSA

New Job Opportunity at EFSA: Legal Officer

Deadline: January 25th, 2022

EFSA has recently published a new call for a Legal Officer. EFSA is looking for a highly motivated professional with experience in the legal field, a results driven mind and an ability to work proactively, both individually and in a team.

Information regarding this call can be found on the EFSA career website.

For any further questions, kindly contact us at recruitment@efsa.europa.eu