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Applied Physics

Applied Physics

Applied Physics at CERN plays a vital role in transforming theoretical concepts into tangible technologies that drive both scientific discovery and practical innovation. From developing cutting-edge particle detectors to contributing to global medical advancements, CERN’s applied physicists are at the forefront of technology that changes the world.

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering

Creating an inspiring and welcoming environment for CERN’s scientific community by managing and developing CERN’s buildings and infrastructures.

Data Science & Data Analytics

Data Science & Data Analytics

Our Data Analytics and Data Science experts transform massive datasets from large physics experiments into valuable insights leveraging cutting-edge algorithms and computational tools to drive innovation across various fields.

Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Pivotal in designing, developing, and maintaining the sophisticated systems that power our cutting-edge experiments.

Experimental Physics

Experimental Physics

CERN’s Experimental Physics challenges the limits of our understanding, transforming bold theories into high-energy collisions that reveal the universe’s deepest secrets. From designing experiments to analysing breakthrough data, our physicists push the boundaries of knowledge every day. Ready to turn theory into discovery?

Health, Safety and Environment

Health, Safety and Environment

Playing a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being of our people and the sustainability of our operations.

International Relations

International Relations

International Relations drive the Organization’s strategy to build and maintain robust political, financial, and public support for CERN’s scientific and societal missions.

Material and Surface Science

Material and Surface Science

Developing and maintaining advanced materials and surfaces essential for the optimal performance of particle accelerators.

Mathematics

Mathematics

Mathematics at CERN provides the essential language and tools that underpin theoretical models, data analysis, and algorithm development. From simulating high-energy collisions to optimizing detector performance, mathematical methods drive innovation across all areas of particle physics research.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering at CERN is crucial to advancing technology and enabling cutting-edge scientific discoveries. Our engineers design, build, and maintain sophisticated machinery, complex accelerator systems and experimental facilities that power some of the world’s most complex and impactful experiments.

Software Engineering and IT

Software Engineering and IT

Software is crucial to CERN’s mission of producing particle beams for physics experiments, coordinating thousands of devices through a sophisticated accelerator control system. Our engineers and technicians develop software across all layers, from embedded real-time systems to micro-service-based backend servers and user interfaces. We leverage mainstream, open-source technologies such as Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Java, Python, and Kafka, ensuring our knowledge is broadly applicable beyond CERN.

Support Services (Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement)

Support Services (Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement)

Support Services at CERN ensure smooth operations across the Organization, from finance, logistics and legal expertise to human resources, administrative support and scientific information management, enabling our scientists to focus on groundbreaking research.

Theoretical Physics

Theoretical Physics

Theoretical physics at CERN explores the fundamental principles of particles and forces, providing the framework for understanding the universe at its most fundamental level. It transforms abstract concepts into testable predictions, ensuring that CERN remains at the cutting edge of discovery.

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77% of our personnel are engineers, technicians and administrative profiles. So only 23% are physicists.

They chose to accelerate their careers at CERN

Ellen
Civil Engineer
You think CERN, you think physics, not civil engineering! It took some time to navigate the systems and internal processes, but with the help of my team, I was able to find my footing and see just how crucial the civil engineers are to CERN’s success.
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Monty
PhD Student in Detector Physics
The main growth I have seen in myself is on a personal level. Simply through all the international experiences and the different people I got to meet during my time at CERN.
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Magnus
Electro-Mechanical Technician
The thought of thousands of scientists and engineers counting on you to fix an integral part of the collider so they can keep their research going is incredibly motivating and exciting
Read Magnus’s story
Nikita
Mathematics student for AWAKE Experiment
Tell us a little about yourself… What do you do at CERN today?  After studying mathematics at university, I decided to take a leap of faith and apply for the CERN Doctoral Student Programme. To my own surprise (I had no background in physics let alone accelerator physics) I was accepted am now working in […]
Read Nikita’s story

They chose to accelerate their careers at CERN

Ellen
Civil Engineer
You think CERN, you think physics, not civil engineering! It took some time to navigate the systems and internal processes, but with the help of my team, I was able to find my footing and see just how crucial the civil engineers are to CERN’s success.
Read Ellen’s story
Monty
PhD Student in Detector Physics
The main growth I have seen in myself is on a personal level. Simply through all the international experiences and the different people I got to meet during my time at CERN.
Read Monty’s story
Magnus
Electro-Mechanical Technician
The thought of thousands of scientists and engineers counting on you to fix an integral part of the collider so they can keep their research going is incredibly motivating and exciting
Read Magnus’s story
Nikita
Mathematics student for AWAKE Experiment
Tell us a little about yourself… What do you do at CERN today?  After studying mathematics at university, I decided to take a leap of faith and apply for the CERN Doctoral Student Programme. To my own surprise (I had no background in physics let alone accelerator physics) I was accepted am now working in […]
Read Nikita’s story
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CERN regularly takes part in career events at universities and job fairs, in many of our Member States.
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13/01/2026

Roadshow TU Dresden

A CERN roadshow will take place at TU Dresden. The event will include a short presentation about CERN, followed by insights from a current CERN employee about their work. Career opportunities at CERN for students and graduates from various fields will also be presented. After the presentation, there will be an informal get-together offering a chance to connect and ask further questions.

Where? Dresden, DE
For Students
Graduates
14/01/2026

Career Forum in Yrityksille

Contact Forum is Finland’s largest and longest-running career and recruitment fair for university students and recent graduates. Held annually in Helsinki, it brings together over 125 employers and thousands of students from across the country, offering a great opportunity to connect, network, and explore future career paths.

Where? Helsinki, FI
For Students
Graduates
21/01/2026

Career Coffee Edingburgh

Join us for an informal chat followed by a presentation to learn more about CERN’s job opportunities and ask us any questions you might have. We will be at the University of Edinburgh to give you all the insights you are looking for.

Where? Edinburgh, GB
For Students
21/01/2026

LARV 2026

LARV (Luleå Labour Market Week) is the largest annual career event at Luleå University of Technology. Students can join a week of career-focused activities, inspiring talks, and Sweden’s northernmost job fair on 22 January — bringing together 100+ exhibitors and over 2,000 students.

Where? Lulea, SE
For Students
Graduates
From 22/01/2026 to 22/12/2025

Gradcracker Webinar

Join us for the Gradcracker webinar to discover what it’s like to work at CERN. Hear directly from current students, graduates, and a CERN recruiter about career opportunities for STEM talents and why CERN is much more than particle physics – it’s an adventure into a whole new world.

Where? Webinar
For Students
From 28/01/2026 to 29/01/2026

Business Days in Yrityspäivät

Yrityspäivät is Finland’s largest and most popular recruitment and networking fair for university students and recent graduates. Scheduled for 28–29 January 2026 at the Tampere University City Centre and Hervanta campuses, the event attracts over 100 companies annually and hundreds of engaged students seeking internships, thesis collaborations, part-time jobs, and career opportunities

Where? Tampere, FI
For Students
Graduates
02/02/2026

Lecture Event Uni Groningen

Join us for a special CERN event featuring an introduction to career opportunities for students in astronomy, physics, applied physics, mathematics, and applied mathematics. CERN representatives will give presentations about their current work and research, followed by informal networking drinks where students can ask questions and connect directly with the speakers. The event is supported and promoted by three student associations.

Where? Groningen, NL
For Students
16/02/2026

Delft Career Days

CERN will take part in the Orientation Days of the Delft Career Days. As part of the largest technical career fair in the Benelux, the Orientation Days give students the chance to meet over 150 companies, explore career paths, and discover exciting opportunities. Visit the CERN stand to learn more about internships, student programmes, and career possibilities in a unique international environment.

Where? Delft, NL
For Students
05/03/2026

ATLAS Career fair

The ATLAS Career Fair connects leading companies with top science students from Lund University for a day of networking, recruitment, and inspiration. Bringing together talent from diverse programmes – ranging from physics and chemistry to data science, biology, mathematics, and more – ATLAS is a meeting point between cutting-edge education and real-world innovation. It’s the ideal place to meet skilled, multidisciplinary students ready for careers in R&D, sustainability, life sciences, energy, consulting, and beyond.

Where? Lund, SE
For Students
10/03/2026

Beta Businees Days

The Beta Business Days is Groningen’s largest career event for beta students. Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students can network with companies, explore career prospects, and find potential internships, thesis projects, or job opportunities.

Where? Groningen, NL
For Students
12/03/2026

KontakTA

KontakTA is a leading career fair for technical professionals, taking place at the WWK ARENA. The event brings together regional companies and candidates from technical colleges, engineering programmes, and technical apprenticeships. Visitors can meet employers directly, explore job and development opportunities, receive application coaching, and network for internships, thesis projects, or future roles. Entry is free, making it an ideal chance to take the next step in your career.

Where? Augsburg, DE
For Graduates
Experienced Professionnals
18/03/2026

Betabanemarkt Leiden University

The Bètabanenmarkt has been connecting science students in Leiden with employers for over 40 years. Open to all students from HBO to PhD across disciplines like Biology, Physics, and Astronomy, the event offers opportunities to explore career paths, network with inspiring companies, and engage early with potential employers.

Where? Leiden, NL
For Students
19/03/2026

Jobbörsen Eckertschulen

At the Jobbörsen Eckertschulen, students and alumni from technical schools come together with employers to explore career opportunities, internships, and practical training. The 2026 edition offers the chance to meet company representatives, learn about potential career paths, and engage directly with recruiters in an interactive setting.

Where? Regenstauf, DE
For Graduates
Experienced Professionnals
31/03/2026

Fontys Meet and Match

Fontys Meet & Match is an annual event that brings together students and companies in the technology sector. Students from Fontys Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, and Natural Sciences get the chance to connect directly with employers. The goal is to create the perfect match for internships, graduation projects, or even part-time jobs.

Where? Eindhoven, NL
For Students
16/04/2026

FSE STEM Career day

The FSE STEM Career Day brings students and industry leaders together to network, explore career opportunities, and discover the exciting intersection of science and industry. The event inspires the next generation of scientists and engineers through connections with innovative companies across Europe and beyond.

Where? Maastricht, NL
For Students
21/04/2026

Roadshow TU Delft

Join us at TU Delft for an engaging presentation about CERN, its ongoing research, and career opportunities for STEM students. The lecture (18:00–19:00) will be followed by a networking drink (19:00–21:00), giving students the chance to connect directly with CERN professionals and ask questions about their work.

Where? Delft, NL
For Students
05/05/2026

NEXT- Die Karrieremesse

The NEXT Career Fair at Saarbrücken Campus connects students from IT, business, law, and other fields with top companies. Explore job and internship opportunities, get professional feedback on your applications, gain career insights, and network directly with employers – all in a fun and engaging campus environment.

Where? Saarbücken, DE
For Students
Graduates
05/06/2026

Lecture Event HvA

Join us at the Hogeschool van Amsterdam for an engaging session with CERN professionals from a range of fields, including technical disciplines such as Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Physics, and IT. The lecture will cover their career paths, current research, and work at CERN. A representative from HR will also share career opportunities and programmes for students and graduates. The session will conclude with a casual exchange, giving students the chance to ask questions and network directly with CERN staff.

Where? Amsterdam, NL
For Students
16/06/2026

Jobwunder Berlin

The Technische Universität Berlin hosts Jobwunder, a hybrid career fair connecting students and graduates with companies, research institutions, and startups. The event offers opportunities for networking, exploring job openings, and attending informative sessions on career entry and application processes. Participation is free for students and graduates.

Where? Berlin, DE
For Students
Graduates
22/06/2026

IKOM

Organized by 100 TUM students, the IKOM Career Forum fosters personal connections between students, graduates, and companies. Held annually, the forum offers career talks, networking opportunities, and other free events to help students explore career paths and engage directly with potential employers.

Where? München, DE
For Students
Graduates
25/11/2026

WIK HTWK Leipzig

The WIK Leipzig career fair at HTWK Leipzig is the must-attend event for students and graduates looking to kickstart their careers. Meet top employers, explore job opportunities, attend career talks, and engage in one-on-one networking – all directly on campus.

Where? Leipzig, DE
For Students
Graduates

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