The Beginning of a Career Like No Other
Are you ready to embark on a career journey that takes you to the forefront of scientific exploration and technological innovation? At CERN, the world’s largest scientific experiment, you have the opportunity to boost your career by gaining work experience like nowhere else on Earth. Develop your technical skills, knowledge, and expertise in an environment that is unparalleled in its magnitude and impact.
The ORIGIN Programme: Where Your Career Begins
Dedicated to Early Career Professionals
Are you a recent graduate or an early career professional looking for a unique opportunity? The ORIGIN Programme is designed for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- General secondary education diploma with no more than two years of post-graduation professional experience (for technical and support services applications)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with no more than two years of post-graduation professional experience (for university graduates)
Applications for these categories are open until 19th January 2024. Join us on a path to becoming the next generation of scientific, technical, and administrative experts.
What We Offer
Join CERN, located in Geneva, Switzerland, where you’ll experience extremes – from temperatures hotter than the center of the sun to the cold vacuum of space, all at the same time. Here’s what you can expect:
- A minimum monthly stipend of around 4500 Swiss Francs (net of tax)
- Comprehensive health coverage for yourself, spouse, and children, along with membership in the CERN Pension Fund
- Additional benefits such as installation grants, family allowances, child and infant allowances, and travel expenses
- 30 days of paid leave per year
- On-the-job and formal training
- Employment contracts ranging from 6 to 24 months, with the possibility of extension up to 36 months
- A chance to live and work in Geneva, Switzerland, where the quality of life is beyond compare
Explore more about the benefits here.
Current Entry-Level Openings
Take a look at our current entry-level job openings and start your journey with CERN. Whether you are interested in software development, social research, business applications, or engineering, we have diverse opportunities waiting for you in Geneva, Switzerland. Apply now and be part of an extraordinary experience.
Employees can work remotely
- Full stack Software Developer (FAP-BC-FIN-2023-26-GRAE)
- Social Researcher (IR-ECO-EXH-2023-25-GRAE)
- Business Application Support Specialist (FAP-BC-FIN-2023-27-GRAE)
- Junior Communication Officer (IPT-EU-MS-2023-24-GRAE)
Engineering and Technical Positions
- Engineer for Ultrahigh Vacuum Systems (TE-VSC-BVO-2023-16-GRAE)
- Magnets Production Technician (TE-MSC-SMT-2023-23-GRAE)
- Technician for High Temperature Superconductors (TE-MSC-HSD-2023-21-GRAE)
- And many more…
Information Technology Roles
- Full-Stack Software Engineer (IT-CS-CT-2023-5-GRAE)
- Quantum Communication Engineer (IT-CS-NE-2023-4-GRAE)
- Computing Engineer (IT-PW-WA-2023-8-GRAE)
- And many more…
Electrical and Design Positions
- Electrical Engineer (EN-EL-EPM-2023-10-GRAE)
- Design Engineer for Handling Studies (EN-HE-PO-2023-11-GRAE)
- Electrical Technician (EN-EL-CS-2023-9-GRAE)
- And many more…
Health, Safety, and Environment Roles
- Materials Engineer (HSE-OHS-IB-2023-3-GRAE)
How to apply
- Find out more about specific jobs and how to APPLY BY CLICKING HERE
Spontaneous Applications for Early Career Professionals
If you’re passionate about support services, finance, HR, international relations, legal, or if you’re a university graduate exploring various fields, submit your spontaneous application and be part of CERN’s journey.
Join us and be part of an unparalleled experience. Your career journey starts here – at CERN. Apply now and become part of the extraordinary.
