Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 minutes ago

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Curious about what it’s like to work and live in Petten (The Netherlands)? 🇳🇱

Join our scientists at the *Joint Research Centre* (JRC) of the @EuropeanCommission in Petten… and start making a real difference!

At *JRC Petten*, experts like Teodor, Asma and Marcello enjoy an international and collaborative environment, where they do cutting-edge scientific research that supports EU policies and improves everyday life across Europe.

The JRC Petten offers:
🧪 State-of-the-art laboratories and testing facilities
🌍 A multicultural, dynamic and supportive workplace
🇪🇺 Nuclear research with real impact on EU energy, climate and nuclear safety policies.
⚖️ A healthy work-life balance in a unique natural setting by the sea

Our researchers contribute to projects with strong European impact, including:
⚡ Sustainable energy technologies
🔋 Battery performance and safety
💧 Fuel cells and hydrogen technologies
🔌 Smart grids and energy digitalisation
☢️ Nuclear safety and materials assessment
🛢️ High-pressure gas and hydrogen infrastructure testing
🌱 Climate- and mobility-related research

The Petten area, located very close to the Dutch coast in the heart of North Holland, also offers:
🌊 A relaxed coastal lifestyle just a few steps from the beach.
🚲 Forests, dunes, polders and cycling paths surrounded by nature
🏛️ Nearby towns such as Alkmaar, Bergen and Schoorl, full of culture and history
🚆 Easy access to Amsterdam, only one hour away by car or train

If you’re a researcher looking for your next challenge and want to make a positive impact on EU citizens’ lives, watch this video and discover what makes JRC Petten such a great place to work and live!

To know more about the Joint Research Centre in Petten: 
• JRC Petten vacancies: https://recruitment.jrc.ec.europa.eu/vacancies/petten
• JRC Petten webpage: https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/about-us/jrc-sites-across-europe/jrc-petten-netherlands_en
• “Soon in Petten” guidelines for newcomers: https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/document/download/cf4aa45e-aa53-42a3-8471-a6011adb0fb0_en

Additional video footage:
Darren's last ride to work © Dan Vernon, 2024 - danvernonphotography.com
Introduction to European School of Bergen © @filmopschool, 2024 - filmopschool.nl

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The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides independent, evidence-based knowledge & science, supporting EU policies to positively impact society.

As a department of the European Commission, we play a key role at multiple stages of the policy cycle. We work closely with other Commission departments, EU institutions and agencies, as well as with scientific partners and policy organisations in Europe and internationally. The JRC offers scientific expertise and competences from a very wide range of scientific disciplines in support of almost all EU policy areas.

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