Junior Fellowship Programme at CERN

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 program will provide

• An employment contract for between 6 months (minimum) up to a maximum of 36 months.
• A stipend ranging from 5,239 to 6,506 Swiss Francs 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.
• 5 days of paid leave per month.

Main criteria

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

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State;
• You have graduated or are about to graduate (within six months from the date of the committee), with a university degree (BSc or MSc level) and have no more than 4 years’ relevant experience after obtaining your degree. Kindly note that experience prior to the latest obtained degree will not be taken into account for the calculation of your overall years of experience;
• As part of the application package, please provide your CV, your most recent relevant qualification, and three recent letters of recommendation, giving an overview of your academic and/or professional achievements.

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