Jobs at CERN

Develop and integrate backend and frontend components for CERNBox, CERN’s cloud storage platform. Deploy interoperable services using cloud-native technologies, support users and partner institutions, troubleshoot incidents, contribute to open-source projects, and collaborate across European research infrastructures. The role also includes prototyping practical AI/ML capabilities for data discovery and use, with potential stand-by and off-hours duties.

Designs precision tooling, mechanical components, and service installation solutions for the ATLAS ITk Pixel Detector. Performs structural analysis, numerical calculations, CAD modeling, technical drawing, and design verification. Develops specifications, procedures, and engineering reports; supports production, acceptance, integration, testing, cleanroom assembly, and underground installation activities. The role includes hands-on detector integration, work in radiation areas, occasional off-hours work, and collaboration with CERN and ATLAS technical teams.

Lead CERN’s Future Circular Collider communication campaign through 2028/29 approval. Develop and implement strategic communications and engagement plans, coordinate messaging and content across digital, media, and stakeholder channels, manage senior relationships and reputational risks, support public events, evaluate campaign performance, and oversee external suppliers and communication staff. The role requires strong science communication, community engagement, project management, and English and French language skills.

Participate in a short-term CERN internship within Human Resources, supporting professionals, learning relevant tools and methods, contributing to small projects, and collaborating in an international team. The intern must remain enrolled full-time in post-secondary education, complete a practical training period, and have administrative or related studies. The role is fully onsite for one to six months, requires English or French proficiency, and includes a monthly allowance.

Short-term CERN internship for students in computer science, IT, or related fields. Interns support experienced professionals, learn relevant tools and methods, contribute to small-scale projects under supervision, and collaborate in an international environment. The placement lasts one to six months, is fully onsite, and requires full-time student enrollment, post-secondary education, and English or French proficiency.

Short-term CERN internship for students in technical or engineering fields. Interns support experienced professionals, learn relevant tools and methods, contribute to small-scale projects under supervision, and collaborate in an international environment. Applicants must remain enrolled full-time, complete practical training if required or encouraged by their university, be eligible nationals of CERN Member or Associate Member States, and have good English or French skills. The position is fully onsite for one to six months.

Participate in a CERN short-term internship supporting electrical engineering professionals, learning relevant tools and methods, contributing to small-scale projects, and collaborating in an international team. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a post-secondary technical or engineering program, complete practical training, and have English or French proficiency. The placement is fully onsite, lasts one to six months, and includes a monthly allowance of 1,593 Swiss Francs.

Participate in a CERN administrative internship by supporting professionals, learning relevant tools and methods, contributing to small projects, and collaborating in a multicultural team. The role is fully onsite for one to six months and is intended for currently enrolled post-secondary students completing practical training.

Short-term CERN internship for a technical or engineering student. The intern will support experienced professionals, learn relevant tools and methods, contribute to small-scale projects, and collaborate in an international team. Applicants must remain enrolled full-time, complete a practical training period, have post-secondary education, and know English or French. The role is fully onsite for one to six months.

Intern will support logistics and transport professionals at CERN, learn relevant tools and methods, contribute to small-scale projects, and collaborate in a multicultural environment. The role is designed for currently enrolled post-secondary students pursuing administrative, logistics, transport, supply chain, or related studies who need practical training. Applicants must meet CERN nationality and enrollment requirements and have good English or French skills. The internship is fully onsite, lasts one to six months, and includes a monthly allowance.

An internship at CERN supporting communication and stakeholder engagement activities. The intern will assist experienced professionals, learn relevant tools and methods, contribute to small projects, and collaborate in an international environment. Candidates must be enrolled full-time in post-secondary education, complete a practical training period, and have English or French proficiency.

Short-term internship at CERN supporting professionals and contributing to small-scale projects in technology transfer and innovation. The intern will learn relevant tools and methods, collaborate in an international environment, and develop practical skills under supervision. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in post-secondary education, complete a practical training period, and demonstrate foundational knowledge, curiosity, precision, communication skills, and proficiency in English or French.

Short-term IT internship at CERN for students pursuing computer science, IT, or related studies. Interns support professionals, learn relevant tools and methods, contribute to small projects under supervision, and collaborate in an international environment. The fully onsite placement lasts one to six months and requires full-time student enrollment, eligibility through CERN Member or Associate Member State nationality, and English or French proficiency.

Short-term procurement internship at CERN supporting experienced professionals, learning procurement tools and methods, contributing to small projects, and collaborating in an international team. The intern must be enrolled full-time in post-secondary education, complete a practical training period, and have fundamental procurement or business knowledge. The role is fully onsite for one to six months, with a monthly allowance of 1,593 Swiss Francs.

Short-term finance, control, and audit internship at CERN. The intern will support experienced professionals, learn relevant tools and methods, contribute to small-scale projects, and collaborate in an international environment. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in post-secondary education, ideally studying finance, administration, or a related field, and complete a practical training period. Strong learning orientation, precision, communication skills, and English or French proficiency are required.

Coordinate CERN’s mobility plan through 2028, maintain the project portfolio, monitor milestones and risks, and produce status reporting. Lead mobility projects and events, support development of the next mobility plan, organize stakeholder consultations and working-group meetings, and coordinate follow-up actions. Prepare documentation, recommendations, communications, and lessons learned while identifying service improvements and sustainability opportunities.

Design and develop mechanical components and systems for accelerator and detector equipment from concept through production. Create CATIA V5 3D models and 2D drawings according to ISO GPS standards, perform basic structural analyses, collaborate with materials, manufacturing, and quality teams, and improve designs based on testing and feedback. Maintain technical documentation and support troubleshooting of design and production issues.

Develops vacuum systems for CERN’s future FCC-ee accelerator, focusing on materials and process selection, characterization, validation, prototyping, and manufacturing technology development. Responsibilities include producing and testing samples, supporting large-component production, using CNC, CAM, and CAD tools, and collaborating with CERN services and external organizations. The role requires expertise in metallic and ceramic materials, additive manufacturing, welding, and ultra-high-vacuum applications. It is fully onsite, includes radiation-area and underground work, and requires a valid driving licence.

Design, develop, test, maintain, and monitor software interfacing with particle accelerator equipment protection and interlock systems. Collaborate with engineers and accelerator operations teams during commissioning and operation, translate user requirements into reliable solutions, improve development workflows and software quality, and provide technical guidance to colleagues and students. The role supports safe and efficient operation of CERN’s Large Hadron Collider and injector complex.

Develop, integrate, and test FPGA gateware and embedded SoC firmware for high-speed beam-position monitoring systems. Implement data acquisition, real-time digital signal processing, and data analysis in Python. Validate systems in laboratories and accelerator environments, support measurement campaigns, and collaborate with engineers, physicists, and technicians across CERN.