Doctoral Student Programme - Geneve, Schweiz - CERN

CERN

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Geneve, Schweiz

vor 3 Tagen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Schneider

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

Company Description

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization._

Job Description:

Take part in CERN's Doctoral Student Programme

You will have the opportunity to work in a diversity of fields at the cutting edge of technology: applied physics, IT, mathematics, electricity, electronics, mechanical or civil engineering, instrumentation for accelerators and particle physics experiments, materials science, radiation protection, safety and environmental protection, science communication, surveying, ultra-high vacuum are but a few of the examples of the many domains in which successful applicants will learn and contribute their knowledge.

Qualifications:

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.
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.

Additional Information

During your studies, 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 3818 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 the 3-year maximum contract duration shouldn't be interpreted as an imposition of the time limit in which students are expected to complete their PhD.

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

This is how you can apply:

_ Required documentation:
_

A CV.
A copy of your most recent academic transcript giving an overview of your marks (if you download it from your university portal please make sure there is no protection so that we can open it).
A reference letter from a University Professor is mandatory. Should you have one from a previous internship you may add this as a second reference.