Deadline:
November 03, 2025
Location(s)
Switzerland
Route de Meyrin, 1211 Geneva
Overview
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.
Details
Welcome to the Non-Member State Postdoc Fellowship Programme (Theoretical Physics)
Two postdoctoral fellowships are awarded each year by the Non-Member State Fellowship Programme in Theoretical Physics. The Fellowship is granted for two years and can exceptionally be extended to a third year.
Why CERN?
Today CERN employs over 2500 people - if you visit us you will find over 2500 different reasons why CERN is a great place to work!
Our culture, our values
CERN is a truly unique organisation, a place where people from all around the world work side by side to probe the fundamental structure of the universe. The Organization's core values are : integrity, commitment, professionalism, creativity and diversity, each one further defined below. These values underpin the CERN Code of Conduct which is all about the common basic standards of behavior to help us understand how to conduct ourselves, treat others and expect to be treated in accordance with the CERN values.
The Code is intended as a guide in helping us, as CERN contributors, to understand how to conduct ourselves, treat others and expect to be treated. It is based around the five core values of the Organization. We should all become familiar with it and try to incorporate it into our daily life at CERN.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Qualifications
In order to qualify for one of these prestigious Fellowships you will need to meet the following requirements:
- You are *not* a national of a CERN Member State or Associated member states. Nationals from CERN Member States or Associated member states (irrespective of their current place of study and/or residence) should apply to the 'Standard' Fellowship Programme).
- You have a PhD in theoretical physics (or the defense date is already scheduled). In any event, you should have finished your PhD studies by the time you take up your appointment at CERN.
- You have no more than 6 years’ research experience after completion of your PhD degree.
- Please note that CERN Staff members are not eligible to apply for a Fellowship.
Dates
Deadline: November 03, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
Additional information
CERN would very much like to benefit from your expertise, commitment and passion. In return, CERN will provide you with:
- An employment contract for in principle 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months.
- A stipend ranging from 6,911 to 7,326 Swiss francs per month (net of tax).
- Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
- Depending on your individual circumstances: an installation grant, family, child and infant allowances as well as travel expenses to and from Geneva.
- 2.5 days of paid leave per month.
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