Kickstart your career and join us in shaping the future of science and technology by joining our Early Career Professionals Programme Origin.
Programme overview
This unique opportunity is designed to launch your career in the fascinating world of particle physics and groundbreaking research empowering the next generation of scientific, technical, and administrative pioneers.
Join a community of innovative thinkers and gain invaluable experience working alongside some of the brightest minds in various fields.
As a recent university graduate, you will have the chance to contribute to cutting-edge experiments, collaborate with international teams, and develop skills that are highly valued in both industry and academia.
What we offer
- A monthly stipend between 5,266 - 5,793 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax) depending on your degree.
- Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your partner and children) and contribution to CERN Pension Fund.
- Depending on your individual circumstances: an installation grant, family, child and infant allowances as well as travel expenses to Geneva upon joining CERN.
- 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks during annual closure of CERN.
- On-the-job and formal training including language classes.
- A contract duration of 6 to 24 months, with a possibility to extend to up to 36 months.
Explore a wide range of opportunities
Here is a sneak peek of the eligibility criteria and recruitment process
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
- Specific role requirements: Pay attention to the criteria and requirements of each specific position within the Origin programme.
- Educational background & professional experience: By the application deadline, you have a maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation in the respective field and your highest educational qualification is either a bachelor’s or master’s degree. You must have a university degree and can’t hold a PhD.
- Previous CERN experience: You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
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Recruitment process for this programme
- 1. Submit application: Apply with your CV (in English or French) and complete the online application before the deadline. Add a copy of your diploma or a certificate of achievement from your school (if you don’t yet have your paper diploma).
- 2. Application review and interview: Your application will be reviewed and you may be invited to take part in an online interview with the hiring manager(s) to discuss your application, CERN and the position, and for you both to determine if it could be a good fit.
- 3. Offer and onboarding: If you are successful, you will receive a job offer. Once you accept, your onboarding journey begins!
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