Scientific Associateship (Experimental Physics)
Participate in CERN's scientific programmes as an established scientist.
Overview
Participate in CERN's scientific programmes as an established scientist.
You have:
- Establish a professional relationship with CERN.
- Demonstrate strong scientific or technical expertise.
- Be actively involved in scientific research or advanced technical activities.
- Communicate clearly and professionally in a scientific context in English and/or French.
- Contribute effectively to complex research programmes and scientific collaborations.
- Work comfortably in an international research environment.
Contract
This is a Mid-Senior Level contract. More about Mid-Senior Level contracts.
Company Description
.
Job Description
What you'll do:
You will participate in CERN’s scientific programmes as an established and experienced scientist with an existing professional relationship with the Organization. You will make use of CERN’s research facilities to contribute to activities covering experimental as well as related fields such as applied physics, electronics, computing and engineering, within the framework of CERN’s role as a European and global scientific centre.
Your responsibilities:
- You carry out scientific activities using CERN’s research facilities.
- You contribute to experimental physics programmes, as well as related applied activities.
- You engage with CERN scientific teams and programmes within your field of expertise.
- You bring your experience and expertise to the scientific work and collaborations carried out at CERN.
Your profile:
- You are an established and experienced scientist with a strong academic and professional background.
- You are actively involved in scientific research and/or advanced technical activities in your field.
- You have already established a professional relationship with CERN.
- You are interested in contributing to large-scale international scientific activities.
Your skills:
- You demonstrate strong scientific or technical expertise in your domain.
- You are able to contribute effectively to complex research programmes and scientific collaborations.
- You work comfortably in an international research environment.
- You communicate clearly and professionally in a scientific context, in English and/or French.
Additional Information
- Application Deadline: 01/09/2026 at 23:59 (Geneva Time)
- Ideal start date: 01/02/2027
- Contract duration: up to 12 months
- Weekly Working Hours: 40
- Job flexibility: Fully Onsite
- Job Reference: AGC-2026-2/SASS-EP
Potential interview questions
| Describe a complex research project you have worked on. What was your contribution? | This question assesses your experience in managing complex scientific projects. | Detail the project goals, your specific responsibilities, and the outcomes. |
| How do you approach collaboration with international teams? | The interviewer is interested in your ability to work across cultures and disciplines. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a time you used scientific expertise to solve a problem? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to engage in large-scale international scientific activities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure clear communication in your scientific work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have in experimental physics? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you faced in your research and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with advancements in your field of expertise? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 10 days ago
-
Updated 6 hours ago
-
Source:
careers.cern
Recent jobs in Geneva
11 days left
