Research Scientist with Doctorate, Head of Conformity Assessment Office Working Group | Wissenschaftler/in (m/w/d) mit Promotion für die Leitung der Arbeitsgruppe 9.22 (25-101-9B)
Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt
Job Summary
This role involves leading Working Group 9.22, the Conformity Assessment Office (KBS) of the PTB, a national metrology institute. The successful candidate will provide technical and organizational leadership for the working group, coordinating and developing KBS activities in collaboration with internal departments and external partners. Key responsibilities include ensuring the competence and maintenance of the KBS according to legal metrology standards, coordinating procedures for quality assurance recognition in measuring device manufacturing, and representing the KBS in national, European, and international committees (e.g., NoBoMet). The position requires a university degree with a doctorate in a relevant scientific or engineering field, extensive experience in legal metrology and conformity assessment of measuring devices, and strong leadership skills, decision-making ability, and a commitment to innovation. The role is full-time and permanent, offering a significant opportunity to shape the quality assurance and development of legal measuring systems.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Master/Diploma) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable Natural or Engineering Science, with an accomplished Doctorate (PhD)
Experience
- Professional experience in legal metrology and the conformity assessment of measuring devices
- Experience as a recognized Auditor, or willingness to undergo further training to become one
- Experience in managing and leading teams (implied by 'Fachliche Führung der Beschäftigten')
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to undertake domestic and international business travel; successful completion of an Assessment Center during the selection process; position is based in Braunschweig.
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