10.06.2008 European Commission "Euraxess - Researchers in Motion" portal started (instead of European Researcher‘s Mobility Portal)
Portal European Commission Euraxess - http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index_en.cfm have 4 sections:
- Jobs - this section provides access to existing international, European, national, regional and sectoral websites providing general information about research job vacancies published by the different actors of the Research community (universities, industries, research organisations, foundations...).
- Services - is a network of more than 200 centres located in 35 European countries. If you are a mobile researcher, EURAXESS Services can assist you and your family in every step of your move, starting in your home country and continuing until you have settled in a new one. This free personalised service is here to remove red tape and make your life easier. You will receive comprehensive, up-to-date information, as well as customised assistance on all matters relating to your professional and daily life. A team of well informed staff is at your disposal across Europe. Find a EURAXESS Services Centre near you.
- Rights - the European Commission has adopted a European Charter for Researchers and a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. These two documents, addressed to researchers as well as to employers and funders in both the public and private sectors, are key elements in the European Union‘s policy to make research an attractive career, which is a vital feature of its strategy to stimulate economic and employment growth.
- Links - is a networking tool for European researchers in the US. It provides information about research in Europe, European research policy, opportunities for research funding, for international collaboration and for trans-national mobility. Membership is free.
At present moment portal interface is only in English.
