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Full-time
postgraduate degree
Health Insurance, Paid leave, Annual closure, Family supplement, Travel expenses
Posted 5d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Conduct doctoral research in collaboration with CERN and a home university while contributing to ongoing technical projects. Present and document research findings within an international and multidisciplinary team environment.
Requirements
Candidates must be enrolled in a doctoral program in physics, engineering, computing, or a related field and be a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State. Applicants should possess a solid theoretical foundation, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural setting.
Full job description
Job Description
What you'll do:
You will spend up to 36 months working on your doctoral thesis in a truly unique environment where science, technology and innovation meet. You’ll be part of an international community of experts, gaining experience at the forefront of research and engineering.
Your responsibilities:
Carry out your doctoral research in collaboration with CERN and your home university.
Contribute to ongoing projects in domains such as applied physics, computing, engineering or related technical fields.
Present and document your work as part of your academic and research objectives.
Learn from and work alongside world-class scientists, engineers and technicians within an international and multidisciplinary team.
Your profile:
Your field of study is in Applied Physics, Engineering, Computing, or a related area.
You are motivated to develop your research in a hands-on, collaborative and innovative environment.
You enjoy teamwork and learning from others in a collaborative setting.
Your skills:
Solid theoretical foundation in your research area, combined with an interest in practical applications.
Curiosity, precision and a proactive attitude towards learning.
Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.
Additional Information
Application Deadline: 16/10/26 at 23:59 (Geneva time)
Employment Conditions:
Ideal Start Date: 01/04/27
Weekly Working Hours: 40
Contract duration (in months): 12 to 36 months
Job Flexibility: Fully Onsite
Global Benefits
A monthly allowance of 3907 Swiss Francs (tax free).
30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive Health Insurance scheme (the contribution will be automatically deducted from your allowance).
Family supplement to subsistence allowance, depending on your individual circumstances.
Travel expenses to Geneva upon joining CERN, depending on your individual circumstances.
A contract duration for 12 months, renewable up to 3 years, with possibility to spread over a maximum duration of 4 consecutive years to allow you to spend time at the university.
Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria
You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State. Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot and Croatian nationals, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
You have a good knowledge of English or French.
Your university must support your participation in the programme. This means that your university should agree that the research you conduct at CERN will contribute to your PhD thesis. Additionally, your field of study should align with CERN’s research areas, including, but not limited to, physics, engineering, computing, and related applied sciences.
You must be enrolled in a doctoral program in a relevant field such as physics, engineering, computer science, or a related discipline. You should have begun your doctoral studies at the time of application.
You will need these documents to complete your application
Your CV (English or French)
Any document you consider relevant to your application
An academic reference letter (optional)
An academic transcript (optional)
Overview of CERN - Discover a world where the impossible is made possible!
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.
Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.
If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe! TAKE PART!
Imagine working in a place like nowhere else on Earth. CERN. Take part!
Industry
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Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1954
Headquarters
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LinkedIn followers
601,139
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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