What is the best time of year to arrive at Ispra ?
A. For tax reasons, it is crystal clear that you should start on April 1st. If you start before the main skiing season you will be able to send your ski equipment and cold-weather clothes home in advance when you leave, but Ispra looks much better and you will feel more cheerful if you arrive in the Spring when the woods are turning green in profusion (and it rains a lot). Many visiting scientists never leave: the position is used by the JRC Units as a way of trying out staff before offering them a semi-permanent position (e.g. as a “temporary” agent).
