Job Overview
At CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. You will be part of the Experimental Physics (EP) Department, which carries out basic research and provides a stimulating scientific atmosphere for the European physics community. Responsibilities
Contribute to particle physics experiment projects at CERN. Participate in the design and development of experiments and detectors. Support the operation and performance of detector systems. Analyse experimental data and contribute to physics results. Collaborate with international teams and document results. Qualifications
PhD or equivalent relevant experience in Physics or a related field. Experience
Beginning of career with several years of post‑doctoral experience in experimental particle physics. Experience in data analysis and online/offline software. Demonstrated competence in detector hardware and experimental instrumentation. Technical Competencies
Knowledge and application of electromagnetic radiation propagation and interaction with matter. Physics analysis and experimental particle physics. Particle detectors and interaction of particles with matter. Behavioural Competencies
Learning and sharing knowledge; staying up‑to‑date and absorbing new information. Building relationships with all people regardless of category or level within the Organisation. Working in the interest of the Organisation: promoting safety, encouraging others to do the same, respecting safety rules and procedures. Language Skills
Spoken and written English; commitment to learn French. Employment Conditions
Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years); holders may apply for an indefinite position. Working hours: 40 hours per week. Job flexibility: Hybrid. Required work: Radiation areas, underground installations, night and holiday shifts when needed. Benefits
A competitive tax‑free salary, increasing with experience. 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks of annual closure. Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for you, spouse and children) and membership of the CERN Pension Fund. Family, child and infant monthly allowances based on circumstances. Relocation package (installation grant, removal, travel expenses) based on circumstances. Possibility to extend contract up to 8 years; eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.
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At CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. You will be part of the Experimental Physics (EP) Department, which carries out basic research and provides a stimulating scientific atmosphere for the European physics community. Responsibilities
Contribute to particle physics experiment projects at CERN. Participate in the design and development of experiments and detectors. Support the operation and performance of detector systems. Analyse experimental data and contribute to physics results. Collaborate with international teams and document results. Qualifications
PhD or equivalent relevant experience in Physics or a related field. Experience
Beginning of career with several years of post‑doctoral experience in experimental particle physics. Experience in data analysis and online/offline software. Demonstrated competence in detector hardware and experimental instrumentation. Technical Competencies
Knowledge and application of electromagnetic radiation propagation and interaction with matter. Physics analysis and experimental particle physics. Particle detectors and interaction of particles with matter. Behavioural Competencies
Learning and sharing knowledge; staying up‑to‑date and absorbing new information. Building relationships with all people regardless of category or level within the Organisation. Working in the interest of the Organisation: promoting safety, encouraging others to do the same, respecting safety rules and procedures. Language Skills
Spoken and written English; commitment to learn French. Employment Conditions
Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years); holders may apply for an indefinite position. Working hours: 40 hours per week. Job flexibility: Hybrid. Required work: Radiation areas, underground installations, night and holiday shifts when needed. Benefits
A competitive tax‑free salary, increasing with experience. 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks of annual closure. Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for you, spouse and children) and membership of the CERN Pension Fund. Family, child and infant monthly allowances based on circumstances. Relocation package (installation grant, removal, travel expenses) based on circumstances. Possibility to extend contract up to 8 years; eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.
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Experimental Physicist (EP-DI-2026-29-LD) Arbeitgeber: CERN
CERN ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Feuerwehrleuten nicht nur ein wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt und umfassende Gesundheitsleistungen bietet, sondern auch eine einzigartige Arbeitsumgebung, die den Austausch mit internationalen Notfalldiensten fördert. Die Unternehmenskultur legt großen Wert auf kontinuierliche Weiterbildung und Teamarbeit, während die Möglichkeit zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung und die Unterstützung bei Umzügen für eine ausgewogene Work-Life-Balance sorgen. Mit 30 Tagen bezahltem Urlaub und einem flexiblen Arbeitszeitmodell ist CERN der ideale Ort für engagierte Fachkräfte, die in einem dynamischen und unterstützenden Umfeld arbeiten möchten.
