Join Europe's second largest international organisation
Are you an engineer or scientist interested in joining an international team at the forefront of technology?
If so, apply now for our autumn selection events for European patent examiners in Munich and The Hague.
Our engineers and scientists - drawn from over 30 different European countries - work at the cutting edge of technology, examining the latest inventions in every technical field in order to protect and promote innovation in Europe. Their daily work combines scientific expertise with analytical research and an eye for the legal aspects of intellectual property.
We are looking for
Engineers and scientists in various technical fields for our locations in Munich and The Hague.
If you have a Master's degree in physics, chemistry, engineering or natural sciences, a good working knowledge of at least two of our official languages (English, French and German) and the willingness to learn the third, you too could be part of our team of patent examiners in Munich or The Hague.
Engineers and scientists in various technical fields for our locations in Munich and The Hague.
If you have a Master's degree in physics, chemistry, engineering or natural sciences, a good working knowledge of at least two of our official languages (English, French and German) and the willingness to learn the third, you too could be part of our team of patent examiners in Munich or The Hague.
We offer
A competitive salary, an excellent social package, and varied work in a modern international environment. The net (basic) monthly salary* for this vacancy ranges from EUR 4 500 to 6 500, depending on experience. In addition, depending on their personal circumstances, EPO staff may be entitled to relocation benefits and various allowances (e.g. household, dependant's, childcare, education, expatriation, installation, rent and language allowance).
A competitive salary, an excellent social package, and varied work in a modern international environment. The net (basic) monthly salary* for this vacancy ranges from EUR 4 500 to 6 500, depending on experience. In addition, depending on their personal circumstances, EPO staff may be entitled to relocation benefits and various allowances (e.g. household, dependant's, childcare, education, expatriation, installation, rent and language allowance).
* after deduction of EPO internal tax and before deduction of staff contributions to the social-security and pension schemes.
Apply now for our autumn selection events
Submit your application today. Upon successful completion of a Skype interview, you will be invited to participate in our autumn selection event in Munich or The Hague, lasting one to two days in October or November.
Submit your application today. Upon successful completion of a Skype interview, you will be invited to participate in our autumn selection event in Munich or The Hague, lasting one to two days in October or November.
Deadline
The deadline for applications is 11 September 2015 for Munich and 9 October 2015 for The Hague.
The deadline for applications is 11 September 2015 for Munich and 9 October 2015 for The Hague.
To find out more about working as an EPO patent examiner, our autumn selection events, and for details of our benefits package apply now via the"Apply" button.
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