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Vacancies

Full time positions are filled through Open Competition. Any vacancies are published on the Institute’s Job Opportunities webpage

 

Traineeships

EUI Library Traineeships

  • Candidates must have obtained a university degree, in Library and Information Studies or similar, by the closing date for applications, and no longer than three years prior to the deadline for applications. The three years rule is not applicable to trainees enrolled in further university studies at the moment of their application for the traineeship at the EUI.
  • Ability to work in an international team.
  • Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of a second EU language.
  • Important Information: Please see conditions for eligibility on EUI Traineeships page. Note – To be considered for a traineeship, candidates must be nationals of the Member States of the European Union or of candidate countries benefiting from a pre-accession strategy.

Applications due: 1 December 2025. Download promotional poster: EUI Library Traineeship February 2026.

Applications are now open for the EUI Library Traineeship that will start on 1 February 2026. The Library traineeship will last for one year.

To apply for a traineeship at the EUI, please fill in our online application form. You MUST select 'Librarianship' as your 'Profile of Interest' in the application form to be considered for a traineeship at the EUI Library.

This is an automatised procedure. Your application will be considered successfully submitted once you receive an automatic email confirmation.

If you have technical difficulties with the online form, contact the EUI Helpdesk.

Personal data will be processed in accordance with the EUI’s Data Protection Policy (President’s Decision no. 10/2019 regarding Data Protection at the EUI) as well as under the specific modalities outlined in the Privacy Statement for Trainees Selection and Recruitment Procedures.

Only candidates invited for an interview will receive information on the selection status from the EUI. If you have not heard from us within 3 months after the application deadline, you can assume your application has not been successful on that occasion, but please note you are welcome to apply for any other future vacancy of interest.

For information on Conditions for Eligibility, Type and Duration, Grant and Benefits visit EUI Traineeships.

If you have any questions, please contact lib.trainee@eui.eu

Voices of Growth: Trainee Stories from the EUI Library

Hear how the traineeship at the European University Institute Library offers an international, professional environment where guidance is abundant, tasks are clear, and personal and professional growth is a real outcome.

Isabel Perreira de Matos

Trainee

The traineeship exceeded my expectations. I gained hands-on experience in many areas and always felt like a valued member of the team. I really appreciated being trusted to contribute ideas and encouraged to grow beyond my comfort zone.

Portrait picture of Isabel Perreira de Matos

Maria Letizia D'Atri

Trainee

My traineeship at the EUI Library was enriching and diverse. I followed the full library workflow and worked with a professional international team in a truly unique environment.

Portrait picture of Maria Letizia D'Atri

Katerina Mila

Trainee

My supervisors were always supportive, open, and willing to guide me. The traineeship met all my expectations, offering a collaborative and professional environment where I could develop my skills and grow both personally and professionally

Portrait picture of Katerina Mila

Bertrand Niyongabo

Trainee

The traineeship has been an incredibly rewarding experience that I will always cherish. My supervisors were supportive and clear, guiding me from day one with purpose and care, making every task meaningful and every day a chance to grow.

Portrait picture of Bertrand Niyongabo

Short-term jobs

They are reserved exclusively for EUI researchers and students, offering opportunities to contribute to Library projects and daily operations. Tasks may include assisting at the desk on Saturdays, reshelving and relabeling materials, data entry, and other similar activities. For information, please email the library coordinator at: Library.AdminCoord@eui.eu 


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