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Corresponding Associateship in Experimental Physics

CERNGeneva, Switzerland
Category | Grade:ProfessionalDeadline:1 Sep 2026Job ID:CORRESPONDING-ASSOCIATESHIP-IN-EXPERIMENTAL-PHYSICSSynced on:4 Aug 2026
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Overview

CERN offers a Corresponding Associateship in Experimental Physics in Geneva for researchers or teachers to pursue scientific work while on leave from their home institute, use CERN facilities, engage with experimental programmes and share expertise through international scientific collaboration.

Languages

Required: English or French for scientific communication

Minimum Experience

Not listed

Salary

CHF 4,384 / monthly

Responsibilities

  • Conduct scientific activities in particle physics or a related domain using CERN facilities
  • Contribute to experimental-physics programmes and related applied activities
  • Engage with CERN researchers, scientific groups and programmes
  • Share scientific expertise and perspective through discussions and exchanges
  • Pursue research or teaching-related work while on leave from the home institute
  • Maintain links between the home institution and CERN's international scientific community

Requirements

  • An advanced scientific background and active work in experimental particle physics or a related discipline
  • Continued employment by a home institute during the appointment
  • A home institute in an eligible CERN Member or Associate Member State, excluding France, Italy, Germany and Great Britain
  • Age below CERN's retirement age by the application deadline

Skills

Experimental physicsScientific researchAnalytical reasoningScientific communicationKnowledge exchangeResearch collaborationApplied physicsInternational teamwork

Tools

CERN research facilities

Additional info

  • The hybrid associateship lasts up to six months
  • The published net subsistence allowance is CHF 4,384 per month