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$7k–$7k/mo
Full-time, Temporary
postgraduate degree
Health insurance, Pension fund, Paid leave, Annual closure, Family allowance, Child allowance
Posted 10d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
You will develop and lead your own research programme in experimental particle physics while contributing to CERN's large-scale scientific instruments. This involves analyzing data, participating in detector operations, and collaborating with international teams of physicists and engineers.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a PhD in experimental particle physics or a closely related field, obtained within the last 6 years. You must demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively within a large, international scientific environment.
Full job description
Job Description
What you'll do
You will join one of CERN’s experimental physics groups, if selected for this Research Fellowship, to develop and lead your own research programme at the frontier of particle physics. You will work in a highly collaborative and international environment, analysing data, contributing to detector design, construction and/or operations, and engaging in the design, execution and interpretation of physics data analyses. You will also be part of CERN’s vibrant scientific community through seminars, workshops, training activities and collaborative projects.
Your key tasks
You conduct research in experimental physics within a CERN research group of your choice.
You contribute to CERN’s experimental physics programme using its large-scale scientific instruments.
You collaborate with physicists and engineers on studies of particle interactions and related research activities.
You develop and pursue your research interests within the framework of the Fellowship.
Your profile
You hold a strong background in experimental particle physics or a closely related field.
You have research experience aligned with the scientific activities carried out at CERN’s experimental facilities.
You are motivated to join a research group and contribute to high-impact scientific work.
You are eager to develop and pursue your own research interests within the Fellowship framework.
Your skills
You have solid analytical and problem-solving skills in the context of experimental physics.
You are able to work collaboratively within large, international scientific teams.
You communicate effectively in a scientific environment, including presenting and discussing research results.
You can work independently while contributing to shared research objectives and collaborative projects.
Additional Information
Application Deadline: 01/09/2026 at 23:59 (Geneva Time)
Ideal start date: 01/02/2027
Contract duration: Typically 24 months contract. A small number of outstanding candidates will be offered a 36 month fellowship
Weekly Working Hours: 40
Job flexibility: Fully Onsite
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Job Reference: EP-2026-1/Cat1
Global Benefits
A monthly stipend between 7004-7425 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree.
30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
On-the-job and formal training including language classes.
Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria
By the application deadline, you have a PhD (or will obtain it within six months), and no more than 6 years’ research experience after completion of your PhD degree.
You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
Please note that CERN Staff members are note eligible to apply for a Fellowship.
This Vacancy Notice is for Experimental Physics. If instead your field is Applied Science and Engineering, orTheoretical Physics. please consult open positions within the programme available on the Research Fellowship Programme page.
Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.
You will need these documents to complete your application
Your CV (English or French)
A copy of your most relevant diploma or a certificate of achievement from your university (if you don't yet have your paper diploma)
A one-page statement of research interests highligthing your plans for the research fellowship (maximum 4,000 characters).
Three recent letters of recommendation (not older than one year at the application deadline) outlining your academic and/or professional achievements, indicating the professional relationship from the referee to you. After submitting your application, you will receive a submission link to forward to your referees; letters must be uploaded confidentially before the closing date (uploading letters yourself is possible but discouraged).
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Imagine working in a place like nowhere else on Earth. CERN. Take part!
Industry
Research Services
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1954
Headquarters
Meyrin, Genève
LinkedIn followers
594,880
Total funding
$165K
CERN is a truly unique organisation. A genuine collaboration between countries, universities, and scientists, driven not by profit margins, but by a commitment to create and share knowledge.
People here are part of immense scientific discoveries, answering some of life’s most complex questions and pushing the boundaries of understanding. Experts from every field come here to share in this ambition and the nature of this collaborative, international community creates a genuine atmosphere of trust. People are free to work creatively and to trust in, and rely on, their colleagues across the organisation.
History’s being made here – and the excitement is tangible, inspiring, and overwhelming at times. It is the only place in the world where you can do this work in this way.
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Offices: 1 Esplanade des Particules, Meyrin, Genève 1217, CH
Fundamental researchParticle PhysicsEngineeringInternational collaborationEducationTechnologyLarge scale data processingTrainingAlumniKnowledge Transfer