Trainee (Information Centre (library))

European Medicines Agency

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
€ 1.964 per maand
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Selection procedure reference: EMA/TR/11121Deadline for applications: 30 September 2025 23:59 CETThe 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 30 September 2025 23:59 CET, with an intake on 1 March 2026.About the traineeship programmeThe 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 descriptionWe are looking for a trainee in the Communication Department within the Stakeholders and Communication Division.Specific objectives and projectsThe scope of a traineeship in the InfoCentre is to research and identify new AI-based information tools that can contribute to facilitating how EMA staff can search for, retrieve, interact with, access and analyse information from the latest scientifc literature sources (mainly health-related) as easily as possible and supported by cutting-edge applications of artificial intelligence.
This project aims to enhance our staff's ability to stay updated with the latest research, contribute to decision-making, and boost operational efficiency.
The trainee will evaluate AI tools in knowledge management in the light of the information needs of EMA staff and explore how they could be integrated into our systems.You will be involved in the digital transformation of the EU Network's scientific and regulatory processes, helping to enable the use of advanced digital tools and analytics, and contributing to the development of a supporting digital infrastructure.Learning outcomesThrough this traineeship, you will:

Gain knowledge of innovative literature resources, information services and tools including electronic databases, online subscriptions and related management software available in the field of medicine, life sciences and regulatory science.
Increase knowledge management skills in the field of library and information science.
Gain experience in a customer-oriented information service within an Agency of the European Union.
Improve soft and practical skills while gaining insights into collection management, cataloguing, conducting literature searches, performing document delivery and delivering live presentations.

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

enjoy full rights as a citizen of a European Union Member State or Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway;
possess a university degree in Library and Information Science or similar (minimum of three years or more) that must have been obtained between 30 September 2024 and 30 September 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.
a thorough knowledge of English (at least level C1) and good knowledge of other official EU language (at least B2) of the

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 skillsN/ABehavioural CompetenciesYou will demonstrate the following behavioural competencies:

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

Conditions of traineeshipThe traineeship is offered for 10 months (1 March 2026 - 31 December 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 €1,963.93 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 .Expected selection timelinesDeadline for applications 30 September 2025 23:59 CET
Assessments (remote) From mid-October 2025 to mid-November 2025
Decision and offers By end of November 2025
Placement start 1 March 2026Domenico Scarlattilaan 6 - 1083 HS Amsterdam - The NetherlandsTelephone +31 (0)88 781 6000 - Email© European Medicines Agency, 2024. Reproduction is authorised provided the source is acknowledged.Join us to work for every patient in Europe!Who we are?Serving a population of 500 million citizens, we promote and protect public animal health in EU Member States, as well as the countries of the European Economic Area, by ensuring that all medicines available on the EU market are safe, effective and of high quality.What do we offer?

Meaningful work contributing to protecting the health of every individual and animal in Europe within multinational, multidisciplinary team
Development opportunities (e.g. internal mobility, mentoring, peer coaching, career reflection programme, etc.)
Work-life balance (flexible working arrangements, teleworking, generous annual leave plus official holidays)

Benefits(applicable only to Temporary and Contract vacancies)

Initial 5 year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary and household & children’s allowances (where applicable)
Privileges for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave
Relocation assistance
Excellent health insurance scheme and social benefits
Retirement Pension Plan