External collaborator - Agrifood expert

Call for Experts – Agri-Food Sector (EU Projects)

Remote / Hybrid collaboration

Ongoing collaboration

Deadline for applications: Open call

Cosvitec – Research and High Education, an Italian R&D and training organization with strong experience in EU-funded initiatives, is looking for Agri-Food Experts to join our pool of collaborators for ongoing and future European projects in the agri-food and sustainable development sectors.

We are seeking professionals with a strong background in agri-food systems, innovation, sustainability, and EU project implementation (Horizon Europe, PRIMA, Erasmus+, Interreg, etc.) who are interested in long-term collaborations as technical experts

Main Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the implementation of EU-funded projects in the agri-food sector
• Provide technical expertise in areas such as sustainable agriculture, food innovation, circular economy, or rural development
• Support capacity-building and knowledge-transfer activities (workshops, trainings, publications)
• Collaborate with international stakeholders and contribute to project deliverables
• Participate in networking and dissemination events when required
• Support local engagement of agri-food companies and stakeholders

✅ Profile of the Ideal Candidate:

• University degree (MSc or PhD preferred) in Agriculture, Food Science, Environmental Sciences, or related fields
• Proven 5 years working experience in the agri-food sector
• Strong knowledge of agri-food topics such as precision farming, food security, organic production, or value chain management
• Excellent English (written and spoken); other EU languages are a plus
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Availability for ongoing collaboration on a project-by-project basis

We Offer:

• Flexible and remote-friendly collaboration
• Involvement in international consortia and research networks
• Opportunities for co-authoring and co-designing innovative project deliverables (articles, scientific papers, training programmes, IT tools and softwares)
• Fair and timely compensation based on project involvement

Looking forward to connect!