CERN Paid Junior Fellowship Programme in Geneva, Switzerland

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Deadline: 3 September 2018
Open to: nationals of a CERN Member or Associate Member State
Benefits: stipend ranging from EUR 4457.66 to EUR 5534.89  per month

Description

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter – fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact and provide insights into the fundamental laws of nature.

Eligibility

In order to qualify for a place on the programme you will need to meet the following requirements:

  • You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State (https://home.cern/about/member-states);
  • You have graduated, or are about to graduate, with a university degree (BSc or MSc level) and have no more than 4 years’ relevant experience after obtaining your degree. Kindly note that prior experience will not be taken into consideration;
  • Please note that CERN Staff members are not eligible to apply for a Fellowship.

Benefits

CERN would very much like to benefit from your expertise, commitment, and passion.  In return, CERN will provide you with:

  • An employment contract for between 6 months (minimum) up to a maximum of 36 months;
  • A stipend ranging from EUR 4457.66 to EUR 5534.89  per month (net of tax);
  • Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund;
  • Depending on your individual circumstances: an installation grant, family, child and infant allowances as well as travel expenses to and from Geneva;
  • 2.5 days of paid leave per month.

How to apply?

You will need the following documents to complete your application:

  • A CV;
  • A scanned PDF of your most recent relevant qualification;
  • Three recent letters of recommendation (not older than a year at the time of the deadline for applications) giving an overview of your academic and/or professional achievements;
    • You can upload these letters at the time of application if you have them to hand. You will also be provided with a link as soon as you have submitted your application to forward to your referees to upload their letters confidentially. Please note this must be done before the closing date.

For more information, please visit the official web page.