Geneva, Switzerland What you'll do
You will join the Safety Training service within CERN’s HSE Department, where you will design, develop and maintain engaging training materials, primarily in the form of e-learning courses, but also across other media such as videos, interactive content, and visual communication materials. You will work in close collaboration with a Training Specialist, who defines the learning strategies and objectives, and contribute to transforming training needs into effective and user-friendly learning solutions.
Your responsibilities
- Develop and update e-learning modules and digital training materials, contributing to the structuring of training content and to the creation of engaging learning experiences.
- Publish and maintain training content on CERN's Learning Management System (LMS), including testing and quality review of training materials and course setup.
- Ensure proper documentation, versioning and organisation of produced materials.
- Apply and contribute to corporate templates, design standards and good practices for digital learning.
- Contribute to the monitoring of training activities by supporting the creation and update of reports and dashboards (e.g. using Power BI).
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and support services (e.g. Design Office) to produce clear and consistent training and communication materials.
- Support the management of digital learning tools and licences.
- Use data and participant feedback to assess and enhance training quality, content and effectiveness.
- Maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance for HSE-related content.
- Progressively develop autonomy in managing training projects.
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- Demonstrated interest in digital learning, communication, or multimedia content development.
- Initial experience or strong interest in e-learning authoring tools (e.g. Articulate Storyline/Rise, iSpring, Synthesia).
- Initial experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and SCORM is an asset.
- Interest in Safety and technical topics in a scientific environment.
- Your studies focused on Education Sciences, Instructional Design.
Your skills
- Strong digital and IT user skills, with the ability to quickly learn and use a variety of software tools (e.g. MS Forms, Power BI).
- Notions of adult learning principles and instructional methods.
- Ability to translate technical or complex information into clear and engaging content.
- Proactive approach to learning and problem-solving, with the ability to explore and adapt to new tools independently.
- Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with guidance.
- Attention to detail and quality.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a structured environment.
- Basic knowledge of visual design and/or UX/UI principles is an advantage.
- Familiarity with multimedia tools (e.g. video editing, image editing) is an advantage.
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
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Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria
- You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State. Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
- By the application deadline, you have a maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation in the respective field and your highest educational qualification is either a bachelor’s or master’s degree. You must have a university degree and can’t hold a PhD.
- You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
- Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.
You will need these documents to complete your application
- Your CV (English or French)
- A copy of your most relevant diploma or a certificate of achievement from your school (if you don't yet have your paper diploma)
- Any document you consider relevant to your application
Your CERNDepartment
It provides expertise and support in radiological and conventional safety as well as environmental protection. The Department also manages emergency services, including the CERN Fire and Rescue Service and Medical Service.
Overview of CERN
Discover a world where the impossible is made possible!
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.
Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.
If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe! TAKE PART!
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