CERN - The European Research Center of Particle Physics

Imagine taking part in the largest scientific experiment in the world. CERN needs more than physicists and engineers - if you're a student, a graduate, just starting your career or an experienced professional, whatever your field of expertise, CERN could be your next opportunity.

CERN was established after the Second World War by a handful of Europe’s leading scientists and diplomats with a mission to bring excellence in scientific research back to Europe and foster peaceful collaboration among nations. With many mysteries of the fundamental nature of the Universe still to be unravelled, CERN is preparing to continue this inspiring journey of exploration.

About CERN

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. They use the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments to study the basic constituents of matter – the fundamental particles.

The particles are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives the physicists clues about how the particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature.

The instruments used at CERN are purpose-built particle accelerators and detectors. Accelerators boost beams of particles to high energies before the beams are made to collide with each other or with stationary targets. Detectors observe and record the results of these collisions.

CERN'S Mission

At CERN, our work helps to uncover what the universe is made of and how it works. We do this by providing a unique range of particle accelerator facilities to researchers, to advance the boundaries of human knowledge.

Founded in 1954, the CERN laboratory sits astride the Franco-Swiss border near Geneva. The Laboratory has become a prime example of international collaboration. It was one of Europe's first joint ventures and now has 25 member states.

Our mission is to:

• perform world-class research in fundamental physics.
• provide a unique range of particle accelerator facilities that enable research at the forefront of human knowledge, in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way.
• unite people from all over the world to push the frontiers of science and technology, for the benefit of all.
• train new generations of physicists, engineers and technicians, and engage all citizens in research and in the values of science.

Take part

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We like building things and breaking things. We like talking about the universe and particles, but we also like a bunch of other things. From mechanics, data science, software engineering, international relations, firefighting to our plans for a weekend in the mountains and lakes.

We like people like us, and we love people that are not like us. Experienced or not, whatever your field of expertise, let’s meet and make CERN a place like nowhere else on Earth. Take part!

Here you will find our current open positions within various fields:

• Internships
• Entry-Level Graduate Opportunities
• Experienced Graduate Positions
• Ph.d. & Postdoc
• All full-time jobs

We also invite you to have a closer look at our career site if you wish to explore our career opportunities in a more detailed way.