Deadline: March 25, 2019.

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter – fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature.

 

ELIGIBILITY

In order to qualify for a place on the programme you will need to meet the following requirements:

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State (home.cern/about/member-states).
• You have started or are about to start a doctoral programme in a university.
• Your work envisaged at CERN is all or part of the thesis work required to obtain your PhD. The award of the degree remains the responsibility of your university. Academic arrangements will be discussed between your university thesis supervisor and your CERN supervisor.
• You have a good knowledge of English OR French.

 

BENEFITS

CERN would very much like to benefit from your expertise, commitment and passion.

In return, CERN will provide you with:

• A contract of association for 6 months initially, renewable up to 3 years.
• The total period (up to 36 months) may be spread over a maximum duration of four consecutive years to allow you to spend time at your university (for periods of up to 12 months, granted as unpaid special leave).
• An allowance of 3704 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax).
• A travel allowance.
• Depending on your personal circumstances, a supplement if you are married and/or have children.
• Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive Health Insurance scheme (the contribution will be automatically deducted from your allowance).
• 2,5 days of paid leave per month.

Please note that CERN cannot contribute to any cost related to your University nor will CERN reimburse tuition fees.

 

APPLICATION

You will need the following documents to complete your application (please make sure to name the documents accordingly e.g. CV, motivation letter, academic transcript…):

• A CV.
• An Academic transcript (of your last year of studies).
• At least one Reference Letter.
  • You can upload this letter at the time of application if you have it to hand. You will also be provided with a link as soon as you have submitted your application to forward to your referees to upload their letters confidentially. Please note this must be done before the closing date.

 

OFFICIAL LINK

 

CERN’s Doctoral Student Programme