In 2016 the European Patent Office plans to recruit more than 200 engineers and scientists to work as patent examiners.
The 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.
Engineers and scientists in various technical fields for the 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.
The organisation offers 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 5.223,18 to 7.441,40, 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).
The deadline for applications is 29 February 2016 for Munich and 8 March 2016 for The Hague.
Further details:
http://www.epo.org