Introductory Internship for Scientists Interested in Metrology (80 - 100%)
Eidgenössisches Institut für Metrologie METAS
Bern-Wabern
Key information
- Publication date:27 November 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Bern-Wabern
Job summary
Join METAS, Switzerland's reference institute for metrology, to gain valuable experience. Work in a dynamic environment with multilingual opportunities.
Tasks
- Gain hands-on experience in measurement processes and calibrations.
- Contribute to international metrology research projects and quality management.
- Develop new measurement devices and tackle measurement uncertainties.
Skills
- Master's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or related fields.
- Strong communication skills in German and/or French.
- Curiosity, creativity, and adaptability in a practical setting.
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Introductory internship for scientists interested in metrology (80 - 100%)
Start: immediately or by arrangement
The Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology METAS is the reference institute for measurements and measuring instruments in Switzerland. To ensure that a liter is always a liter (e.g., when refueling), METAS performs calibrations, conformity assessments, and consulting for business, research, and administration. Measurement accuracy builds trust, especially at the societal and political levels, and is indispensable in many areas: road traffic, electricity billing, time transfer, measurements in environmental and health sectors, etc. At METAS, various disciplines come together and complement each other – and this has been the case since 1862.
Our goal
You will gain initial professional experience after your master's degree (without a doctorate) in a multilingual environment (German, French, English) and build a professional network. You will use the different national languages of Switzerland daily, closing language gaps and reducing inhibitions. We inspire you with our precise science!
Our goal
You will gain initial professional experience after your master's degree (without a doctorate) in a multilingual environment (German, French, English) and build a professional network. You will use the different national languages of Switzerland daily, closing language gaps and reducing inhibitions. We inspire you with our precise science!
Fields of workInternational system of units, measurement processes, calibrations, development of new measuring devices, European metrology research projects, measurement uncertainties, quality management system …
What to expectAt the start, you will receive an overview of all activities of the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology METAS and then focus on one to two longer projects. The specific projects will be adapted to the individual skills.
What are the conditionsWorkplace: Bern-Wabern
Your field: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Microtechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Systems Engineering
Duration of the internship: 6-12 months
Required knowledge and skills: Curiosity, commitment, creativity, openness, practical sense, willingness to learn, adaptability, and good communication in German and/or French
ApplicationThe electronic way is quick and easy. Your entries will be with us in a few minutes. Just click the "Apply Now" button and off you go.
For further questions, Mr. Ulrich Schlapbach, Head of Metrology in Physics II, is available at 058 387 04 56 or hr@metas.ch.
The degree must not be older than 12 months at the start of the position.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We fill this position without external personnel service providers.
