European Patent Examiner in Telecom & wireless (21810)
Curious about future innovation?
Imagine exploring every day, before almost anyone else, breakthrough developments. As a patent examiner, you have the chance to support the inventors who will shape our world, and the lives of millions of people, for years to come.
Supporting innovation, competitiveness, sustainability and economic growth: that's our mission at the European Patent Office (EPO)
As the patent office for Europe, we are proud to deliver high-quality, efficient services that promote a safer, smarter and more sustainable world. A world in which we are committed to helping achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the highest environmental, social and governance standards. Moreover, as an equal opportunities employer, the EPO is shaped by the diversity of our people’s personalities, knowledge and cultures. Interested in joining us?
What's in it for you
Who we’re looking for
We are currently seeking scientists and engineers who share our passion for innovation and wish to work at the cutting edge of technology, analysing the latest inventions, in particular in the technical areas of:
What you will do as a patent examiner
What we expect from you: Scientific expertise, analytical thinking, language skills
You enjoy solving technical puzzles. You make informed decisions with confidence and clarity, while considering all the legal requirements and the parties' arguments. You explain things clearly and feel comfortable interacting with colleagues and applicants to process patent applications efficiently. You’re always keen to learn, hungry for knowledge of the latest developments in your field and beyond and eager to acquire new skills and to pick up technologies in different fields. Sound like you?
What are our minimum requirements?
An above-market social package? That's what we offer at the EPO
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Process
The successful candidate will be selected on the basis of qualifications, competencies, professional experience and language knowledge, supplemented as appropriate by technical assessments, interviews and/or a personality questionnaire. More information on our recruitment process and how to prepare for can be found on our EPO jobs and careers site.
We are currently recruiting for future opportunities starting early 2025.
A talent pool (reserve list) may be constituted, should more candidates than required at this time be considered suitable following the selection procedure. Such talent pools are valid for a period of 24 months and talent pool candidates may be contacted, should a vacancy with substantially the same profile arise during that period.
Key information
Job group: 4
Grade: G7 to G10 (net (basic) monthly salary* for this vacancy: EUR 6 750 to 9 620, depending on experience and location)
Duration of contract: Five years, with the possibility of extension
Career path: Technical
Location: Germany (Munich) or The Netherlands (The Hague)
Working mode: Hybrid
Application deadline: 24.04.2024
Technical Interviews estimated for: April 2024 – June 2024
Final interviews planned for: April 2024 – July 2024