1. CERN programmes
HR Department, CERN

2. Trainees ~ 70-100 positions/year
Associates for the purpose of training:
Aim = to undertake a traineeship in order to complete their education or to obtain professional experience, subject to the consent of their home institute.
Various possibilities:
Job shadowing placements lasting up to one month (for younger students) – please contact in case you would like to apply
Practical traineeships lasting between one and six months
Traineeships in the framework of an agreement with a national or international funding agency

3. “Can’t imagine a better way to spend my summer”
Summer Students programme
~200 positions/year
FIELDS : physics, engineering, computing
ELIGIBILITY : 3 years of full-time studies at university
level
LENGTH : 8 to 13 weeks, during the summer
FEATURES : high-quality lecture programs
visits and workshops
living allowance
accommodation in CERN hostel
“Can’t imagine a better way to spend my summer”

4. Openlab Summer Students Programme
~40 positions/year
FIELDS : computing
ELIGIBILITY : 3 years of full-time studies at university
level
LENGTH : 9 weeks, during the summer
FEATURES : high-quality lecture programs
visits and workshops
field trips
living allowance
accommodation arranged by CERN

5. Committees in June and December
Technical Students programme
~ 200 positions/year
FIELDS : applied physics, engineering, computing
LENGTH : 4 to 12 months
ELIGIBILITY : 18 months of technical undergraduate studies
FEATURES : a technical project with a CERN supervisor
a living allowance, incl. health insurance
For students looking for a practical training period or a place to do your final project
Committees in June and December
“It’s a great place to start a career, it’s a great place to learn new skills, make new friends…”

6. Technical Student opportunities

7. Committees in June and December
Admin Students programme
~ 30 positions/year
FIELDS : Translation, human resources, business administration, law, finance, librarianship, science communication, audiovisual, communication and public relations…
LENGTH : 2 to 12 months
ELIGIBILITY : 18 months of undergraduate studies
FEATURES : an administrative project with a CERN supervisor - a living allowance, incl. health insurance
For students looking for a practical training period or a place to do your final project
“My Admin Studentship was a great experience – I had exposure to more activities than I could have imagined”
Committees in June and December

8. Committees in June and December
Technician Training Experience
~30-50 positions/year
FIELDS : Mechanics, electronics, electricity, etc.
ELIGIBILITY : Technical diploma (Note: applicants with higher qualifications, BSc, MSc or PhD are not eligible)
no more than 4 years relevant experience after finishing your diploma
SELECTION: All applications for TTE opportunities will be considered by a panel of CERN specialists.
The panel meets once per year.
Successful applicants will be offered appointments which should begin within six months of the meeting.
FEATURES : An initial contract of one year renewable for a second year
attractive salary incl. social benefits
On-the-job and formal training will be provided at CERN. There are also in-house language courses for English and French
You are a national of a CERN Member State.
You have a technical diploma in the field of mechanics, electro-mechanics, electricity or electronics.
You have no more than 4 years relevant experience after finishing your diploma.
Candidates who are currently preparing a diploma are eligible to apply. However, they are expected to have obtained their qualification by the time they take up their appointment at CERN.
Applicants with a higher level diploma (BSc, MSc..) are not eligible.
You should have at least a basic knowledge of English or French.
“I never imagined the possibilities CERN would offer me.”
Committees in June and December

9. Technician Training Experience

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