Early Career Professionals - Technical Field (Spontaneous Applications)
Position:GeneralDeadline:31 Dec 2026 (107 days left)Job ID:EARLY-CAREER-PROFESSIONALS-TECHNICAL-FIELD-SPONTANEOUS-APPLICATIONSSynced on:27 Jun 2026 (80 days ago)
Job Description
An open, spontaneous application pool for early-career candidates in technical fields at CERN, without a specific vacancy attached. Selected candidates may be matched to projects in applied physics, engineering, computing, or related technical fields as opportunities arise.
Key Details
Department
Early Career Programmes
Position Details
Experience level
Early
Arrangement
Onsite
Language Requirements
Required
English
Preferred
French
Summary of Responsibilities
- Contribute to projects in applied physics, engineering, computing or related technical fields
- Collaborate with experts in an international, multidisciplinary environment
- Take part in projects that improve processes and support research
- Bring fresh ideas to a diverse, multidisciplinary team
Role Requirements
- Maximum 2 years of professional experience since graduation in a technical or administrative field
- Highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma or a shorter non-university degree; bachelor's, master's or PhD holders not eligible
- National of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State (Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals currently not considered for 2026 start dates)
- Must never have held a CERN fellow or graduate contract before
Skills
Additional Information
- This is a spontaneous application pool, not a specific vacancy; contract duration up to 24 months, extendable up to 36 months if matched to a role
- Ideal start date 01/03/2026
- Monthly net stipend of 4687 Swiss Francs
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from CERN Careers, on 27 Jun 2026.