Trainee (Computer scientist (research and innovation in health informatics))

Selection procedure reference: EMA/TR/10921 

Deadline for applications: 6 May 2025 23:59 CET 

 

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is a decentralised agency of the European Union (EU), located in Amsterdam. It began operating in 1995. It is responsible for the scientific evaluation, supervision and safety monitoring of medicines in the EU.

 

This traineeship opportunity is now open for applications until 6 May 2025 23:59 CET, with an intake on 1 October 2025.

About the traineeship programme

The Agency is looking for motivated, qualified recent graduates or students on an Erasmus+ or other programme or PhD students or Master's students (who posses a previous degree), who are interested in gaining experience and contribute to the Agency’s work for every patient in Europe. The purpose of a traineeship at the Agency is to perform tasks that are predominantly in the interest of the trainee’s training and principally serve to increase the trainee’s knowledge and to gain relevant experience.

Placement description

We are looking for a trainee in the Information Management Division.

Specific objectives and projects

The trainee will work on a Proof of Concept (PoC) mini project, applying computer science methods, as well as working with IT delivery methods, in the context of IT systems in the agency that implement the European Union's Clinical Trials Regulation. 

The Clinical Trials Regulation describes the legal framework for performing Clinical Trials in the EU. Examples of a potential PoC  include:

 

1) use of domain modelling languages and model to model transformation to transform data between databases,

2) software development of a simple CRUD application on the cloud, in languages such as python, java, react, SQL, JSON in IDEs and as lambdas,  

3) implement healthcare RESTful technologies such as FHIR on the cloud, and install relevant products and components,

4) use of generative AI and machine learning to analyse operational data,

5) use of new tools to document IT and cloud architectures.

 

Learning outcomes

 

The successful candidate is expected to learn during their traineeship:

 

a) how to apply computer science principles in the healthcare regulation domain  

b) the challenges of delivering IT projects in an enterprise environment,

c) data analysis and monitoring,

d) use of AI  

e) communication, documentation, and presentation skills in an enterprise environment, and

f) working in the context of traditional and serverless architectures. 

 

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for consideration for this placement, you are required to:

1. enjoy full rights as a citizen of a European Union Member State or Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway;
2. possess a university degree in computer science and software engineering, or equivalent degree  (minimum of three years or more) that must have been obtained between 6 May 2024 and 6 May 2025 or be a university student on an Erasmus + or a similar programme or a PhD student or a Master's student with a previous fully finished degree in the areas mentioned before.
3. a thorough knowledge of English (at least level C1) and good knowledge of other official EU language (at least B2) of the Common European Framework for Languages

For criteria 1 and 2, you will be required to provide proof in the application form and at the interview stage. Failing to present these documents may result in the disqualification from the procedure.

Additional skills

Comfortable with programming, knowledge of software engineering practices, ability to proactively suggest solutions to problems, good writing and presentation skills. Knowledge on cloud architectures, AI and/or health informatics is considered a bonus. 

 

Behavioural Competencies

You will demonstrate the following behavioural competencies:

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Working with others
• Adaptability
• Research and analytical skills
• Learning and development

Expected selection timelines

Deadline for applications  6 May 2025 23:59 CET  Assessments (remote)  From end of June 2025 to mid-July 2025 Decision and offers  By end of July 2025 Placement start  1 October 2025

 

Conditions of traineeship

The traineeship is offered for 10 months (1 October 2025 – 31 July 2026) and takes place at the Agency’s premises in Amsterdam with possibility for teleworking up to 40% of working time from The Netherlands and occasional teleworking from outside The Netherlands. Traineeships are offered for either full-time or part-time (80% or 50%) if combined with university studies.

The Agency pays a monthly stipend of €1,942.19 for a full-time traineeship (reduced accordingly for 80% or 50%) and a travel contribution upon joining the Agency.

Each trainee will have a mentor at the Agency who will guide the trainee through the programme.

The conditions of employment are stated in the Executive Decision on rules governing the traineeship programme at the EMA available here.

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Domenico Scarlattilaan 6 - 1083 HS Amsterdam - The Netherlands

Telephone +31 (0)88 781 6000 - Email recruitment@ema.europa.eu

 

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