CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research
Geneva
Early Career Professionals - Technical Field – Spontaneous Applications
- 23 July 2026
- 100%
- Geneva
Job summary
Join a dynamic team at CERN, where innovation meets opportunity. Experience a unique work environment that fuels your career growth.
Tasks
- Engage in groundbreaking projects that challenge your skills.
- Collaborate with experts to solve complex scientific problems.
- Contribute to a culture of learning and discovery.
Skills
- Eligibility includes being a national of a CERN member state and having two years of experience since graduation.
- Fluency in English or French is required.
- A strong willingness to learn and adapt.
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Job Description
Your responsibilities
Join us in a place that can be hotter than the centre of the sun, and colder than the vacuum of space, at the very same time. This is the smartest way to learn more than you can imagine and see your work travel at the speed of light. Almost. This is the fastest way to give your career momentum. This is your Origin. Where your career begins. Take part!
All our currently available projects are published individually on our career site here .
If none of these opened projects match your profile and if you meet all eligibility criteria below, you can apply here spontaneously. Your profile may then be considered for unpublished projects or extra needs. Please note this is not mandatory nor a guarantee that you will be contacted by hiring managers for an interview.
Eligibility criteria:
- You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State .
- You have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation by the application deadline .
- Your highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma.
- You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
- Applicants with a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree are not eligible.
Qualifications
You should have a working knowledge of English or French.
Additional Information
- Deadline December 31st 2026 at 23:59 CET
- Job reference: ECP-Tech-2026/2
- Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
- Documents required to complete your application:
- A CV;
- A scanned PDF of your most recent relevant qualification.
