You must be a national of one of the European Patent Organisation's member states.
Make sure you fill in the nationality(ies) fields correctly in all the sections of the application form.
Fill in your education level. For each position, there's a minimum qualification. Answer the preselection question "Do you have a Diploma of completed university studies at Master’s level or above (e.g. PhD)?" accurately to avoid disqualification.
Include your name, date of birth, and contact details (with country code). We will contact you via email, so check your email and spam folder regularly.
Provide your previous work experience in the online form and CV. Explain your tasks, technologies, projects, or publications. Focus on those most relevant to the role.
Share your motivation to join the Organisation and why you're a good fit for the role. This is crucial for our preselection process. It must be genuine so don't use AI, we can easily spot it ;)
The EPO values adaptability and seeks candidates open to working from various locations. While not required, indicating your flexibility can help us find more job opportunities that match your skills and aspirations.