What you'll do
You’ll take your first steps into the world of work at CERN — a place where learning and discovery go hand in hand. You’ll join a team of experts and contribute to real projects that connect science, technology and innovation. Every day will bring opportunities to learn new skills, explore your interests and see how your studies come to life.
Your responsibilities
- Support experienced professionals in their daily activities.
- Learn and apply new tools or methods relevant to your area of study.
- Contribute to small-scale projects under the guidance of your supervisor.
- Collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds and share ideas in an international environment.
Your profile
- You are currently studying in a technical or engineering field.
- You are required or encouraged by your university to complete a practical training period.
- You are eager to develop your skills through on-the-job learning.
- You enjoy teamwork and learning from others in a collaborative setting.
Your skills
- Fundamental knowledge in your field of study.
- Curiosity, precision and a proactive attitude towards learning.
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.
Application Deadline: 01/11/2027 at 23:59 (Geneva time)
Employment Conditions:
- Ideal Start Date: to be discussed
- Weekly Working Hours: 40
- Contract duration (in months): 1 to 6
- Job Flexibility: Fully Onsite
Global Benefits
- A monthly allowance of 1,593 Swiss Francs.
- Entitlement to paid leave for contracts of 4 months or more.
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, Croatian and Turkish nationals, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
- You are pursuing a post-secondary education degree (Technical/Administrative diploma, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree).
- You have a good knowledge of English or French.
- You remain enrolled as a full-time student during your studentship.
You will need these documents to complete your application
- Your CV (English or French)
- Any document you consider relevant to your application
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!
More information about us, here: careers.cern
Skills Required
- Currently studying in a technical or engineering field
- Required or encouraged by university to complete a practical training period
- Pursuing a post-secondary education degree, such as a technical diploma, Bachelor's, or Master's degree
- Remain enrolled as a full-time student during the studentship
- Good knowledge of English or French
- Be a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State, subject to stated eligibility restrictions
- CV in English or French
CERN Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CERN and has not been reviewed or approved by CERN.
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance is comprehensive, covering medical consultations, hospitalisation, surgery, accident care, maternity, and certain disability or dependency risks for eligible personnel and families. Coverage is provided through CERN’s dedicated health-insurance scheme.
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Retirement Support — A defined-benefit pension delivers retirement, disability, and survivors’ benefits based on remuneration and years of service. This structure offers predictable long‑term security for eligible staff.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid leave totals about six weeks per year and is supplemented by a two‑week year‑end closure. Family‑related leave and flexible scheduling are also available where eligibility criteria are met.
CERN Insights
What We Do
CERN is an international laboratory for particle physics research, providing unique particle accelerator facilities to uncover what the universe is made of and how it works.
