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Technical Studentship – 2026 Reopening

CERN Switzerland

Deadline: 2026-08-06 00:00:00

Short Summary

This programme offers students in applied sciences, computing, and engineering a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a world-class scientific environment.You will work on real projects that contribute to CERN’s mission, applying your academic knowledge to practical challenges.

Key Details

  • Position / opportunity: Technical Studentship – 2026 Reopening
  • Organization: CERN
  • Country / coverage: Switzerland
  • Location: Geneva; on-site
  • Work arrangement: On-site
  • Opportunity type: Internships
  • Sector: Applied sciences
  • Compensation: Not specified
  • Application deadline: 2026-08-06 00:00:00

Description

This programme offers students in applied sciences, computing, and engineering a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a world-class scientific environment.You will work on real projects that contribute to CERN’s mission, applying your academic knowledge to practical challenges.

Applied Physics at CERN plays a vital role in transforming theoretical concepts into tangible technologies that drive both scientific discovery and practical innovation. From developing cutting-edge particle detectors to contributing to global medical advancements, CERN's applied physicists are at the forefront of technology that changes the world.

Playing a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being of our people and the sustainability of our operations.

Responsibilities

  • Support assigned project, research, technical, administrative or communications activities.
  • Participate in supervised learning, team meetings and assigned deliverables.
  • Prepare notes, analysis, datasets, briefs, presentations or other outputs requested by the host team.

Requirements / Eligibility

  • Nationality You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State. Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached. Our Member and Associate Member States
  • Educational background and student status You have completed at least 18 months of your overall studies (3 semesters) in the respective field at the time of the selection. PhD students or holders are not eligible. You remain enrolled as a full-time student during your studentship.
  • Language skills You have a good knowledge of English or French.

How To Apply

  • This programme is now closed. We will reopen applications on 6 August. Please check back then for the updated vacancy announcement, or create a job alert to be notified when applications reopen.
  • Nationality You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State. Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached. Our Member and Associate Member States
  • Submit application Apply with your CV (in English or French) and complete the online application before the deadline. Add an academic reference letter + transcript (optional).

Source

Source: CERN. Details were rebuilt from the source page during the Aitomic Jobs cleanup pass.