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Into the Future with Metrology – Join Us at PTB!

The Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) is the national metrology institute of the Federal Republic of Germany. We have around 2,200 staff at our two locations (Braunschweig and Berlin).

We strive to be the measure of all things and develop measurement standards that are leading worldwide. In this way, we ensure that people and organizations can trust measurements. We fundamentally contribute to our economy, science, society, and the environment. With internationally recognized cutting-edge research, we are constantly redefining what is measurable.

With our diverse competences, we are enabling technological advancement to meet future challenges together. Today, tomorrow, and in the future. In all areas of life.

Would you like to work at one of the world's foremost research institutions? Learn more about the wide variety of employment opportunities on offer!

Our benefits

Work-life integration: We offer flexible working arrangements and conditions (part time, flextime, work from home, telework, compensation days) to help you manage your family, care and career responsibilities in all of life’s phases.

Transparent terms: Remuneration in accordance with Germany’s collective agreement for federal-level public service employees (TVöD Bund), 30 days of paid vacation, an employment-based pension plan for employees covered by the collective agreement, and the opportunity to enter the German civil service are just some of the benefits of working for a government agency.

Location benefits: Our attractive campus offers an easy commute for drivers and cyclists as well as very good direct bus services. Plenty of free parking is available. There are also charging options for e-bikes in Berlin-Charlottenburg.

Jobticket: We take environmental and climate protection seriously. To encourage commuting by public transportation, we offer a subsidy towards the cost of the Deutschlandticket Job.

Family friendly: From daycare and dedicated parent-child offices to school holiday childcare, depending on your location we offer a variety of ways to help you master the family-work balancing act.

Inclusion: For people with disabilities, we offer an inclusive corporate culture and a range of integrative programs.

Learning opportunities: We want to help you get ahead by offering a wide range of training and development programs to expand and enhance your skills.

Health options: Your health is important to us, which is why we offer health promotion and maintenance programs, including workplace sports, a mobile massage service, and back care classes.

Canteen: Situated on our park-like campus grounds, our canteen offers a wide variety of culinary choices every day, including vegetarian/vegan options.

Applications from civil servants: If you are already in the civil service, we will employ you with the same status up to salary group A13 by way of secondment with a view to transfer.

Support for your doctoral work: You will carry out research as part of an internationally renowned team and will benefit from PTB’s excellent infrastructure. At PTB, you will be able to concentrate on your doctoral work without having to give lectures. Our support program for doctoral candidates additionally gives you the opportunity to network with your peers at the national and international levels, for example at trade fairs or scientific conferences.