IHCP in Figures – 2012

The Institute's staff is composed by 243 people (51% women, 49% men).

Of these,

61% are permanent statutory (permanent EC officials - AST/AD)
10 % are temporary statutory (EC temporary/contractual agents)
29 % are non-statutory: grantholders, trainees, detached national experts (DNE), visiting scientists, service providers

staff 2012

The Institute's scientific staff counts on significant expertise in a wide range of disciplines, such as Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Biometrics, Biophysics, Engineering, Food chemistry, Information technology, Science, Medicine, Pharmacology, Physics, Radiochemistry and Toxicology.

More information on IHCP staff is available in the European Commission Directory.

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As the Commission's in-house science service, the Joint Research Centre's mission is to provide EU policies with independent, evidence-based scientific and technical support throughout the whole policy cycle. Working in close cooperation with policy Directorates-General, the JRC addresses key societal challenges while stimulating innovation through developing new methods, tools and standards, and sharing its know-how with the Member States, the scientific community and international partners. Key policy areas include: environment and climate change; energy and transport; agriculture and food security; health and consumer protection; information society and digital agenda; safety and security, including nuclear; all supported through a cross-cutting and multidisciplinary approach.

Last update: Mar 15, 2012

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