Job Description
Unlock the Frontiers of Science at CERN's Doctoral Student Programme
This is a unique opportunity to work on your thesis while being part of a world-renowned organisation, where you'll be at the forefront of cutting-edge science. With a wide range of fields to explore, including applied physics, IT, mathematics, and engineering, you'll have the chance to contribute to groundbreaking experiments and projects.
You'll have the opportunity to work in diverse areas such as instrumentation for accelerators, particle physics experiments, materials science, and more. Successful applicants will learn and contribute their knowledge in an environment like nowhere else on Earth.
The following link provides examples of doctoral student projects currently available: Link to Projects. If any of these interest you, please mention them when completing your application.
Note that students specialising in theoretical or experimental particle physics are not eligible to apply for this programme.
Qualifications
* You must be a national of a participating country.
* You have started or are about to start a doctoral programme in a university.
* Your work at CERN is all or part of the thesis work required to obtain your PhD.
* You have a good knowledge of English or French.
Additional Information
* CERN will provide a contract of association for 6 months initially, renewable up to 3 years.
* You'll receive an allowance of 3868 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax), plus additional benefits depending on your personal circumstances.
* Coverage by CERN's comprehensive Health Insurance scheme.
* 2.5 days of paid leave per month.
Please note that the 3-year maximum contract duration does not impose a time limit for completing your PhD.
To apply, please submit a CV in English or French in PDF format, along with any recommended supplementary documents. Check out our dedicated webpage for more information.
Your application should reach us no later than March 3rd, 2025 (23:59 CET). The outcome of the recruitment process will be given no later than end of May 2025.