Introductory Internship for Scientists Interested in Metrology (80 - 100%)
Eidgenössisches Institut für Metrologie METAS
Bern-Wabern
Key information
- Publication date:29 December 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Bern-Wabern
Job summary
Join METAS, Switzerland's reference institute for metrology! This is a great chance to gain experience in a multilingual setting.
Tasks
- Engage in exciting projects related to measurement processes and calibration.
- Contribute to the development of new measurement devices and quality management systems.
- Utilize your skills in physics, chemistry, or engineering for impactful research.
Skills
- Recent Master's degree (within the last 12 months) in a relevant field.
- Curiosity and creativity in scientific exploration.
- Strong communication skills in German and/or French.
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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 carries out calibrations, conformity assessments, and consultations for industry, research, and administration. Measurement accuracy creates trust, especially at the societal and political level, and is indispensable in many areas: road traffic, electricity billing, time transmission, 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, we are happy to assist you: 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.
