Entry-Level – Technical Field

Launch your technical career at CERN with the Origin Programme, designed specifically for technicians in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). Immerse yourself in a dynamic and innovative environment where you can develop your skills, work on groundbreaking projects, and play a vital role in the advancement of science and technology.
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Programme overview

This programme, which is part of our broader Graduate Programme, is your launchpad into the exciting world of particle physics and cutting-edge technology. Designed specifically for technicians, this programme gives you the unique opportunity to apply your skills in a world-leading scientific environment. At CERN, you’ll work on projects that push the boundaries of technology, gaining invaluable experience and advancing your career.

Whether your expertise is in mechanics, electricity, electronics, material science, IT, cooling and ventilation, or another technical field, the Origin Programme opens the door to making a significant impact. You’ll collaborate with top experts, engage with advanced technologies, and enhance your skills through hands-on experience. This is more than just a job; it’s your chance to be part of a diverse team of professionals from around the world, all contributing to CERN’s mission to explore the fundamental nature of our universe.

Take the next step in your career journey and join us at CERN, where your technical skills will drive innovation and make a difference.

What we offer

  • A monthly net stipend of 4687 Swiss Francs per month
  • Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your partner and children) and contribution to CERN Pension Fund
  • Depending on your individual circumstances: an installation grant, family, child and infant allowances as well as travel expenses to Geneva upon joining CERN
  • 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks during annual closure of CERN
  • On-the-job and formal training including language classes
  • A contract duration of 6 to 24 months, with a possibility to extend to up to 36 months
The beginning of a career like no other

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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.

Chemical, Materials & Process Engineering

Chemical, Materials & Process Engineering

From advanced materials to innovative processes, we develop the technologies that enable CERN's scientific and engineering achievements.

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, AI & Analytics

Data Science, AI & Analytics

Data powers discovery. We transform complex information into insights, intelligence and innovation that accelerate science and improve CERN's operations.

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Powering the world's most advanced scientific facilities. We design, operate and innovate the electrical systems that make CERN's research possible.

Electronics Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Precision electronics are at the heart of every discovery. We design the intelligent systems that measure, control and capture the signals shaping modern physics.

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, Environment & Sustainability

Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability

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

Information Technologies

Information Technologies

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.

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.

Technology Transfer & Innovation

Technology Transfer & Innovation

Innovation doesn't stop at the laboratory. We transform CERN's technologies and expertise into real-world solutions that create impact far beyond particle physics.

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.

Here is a sneak peek of the eligibility criteria and recruitment process

Eligibility Criteria

  • Nationality
    You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State.
    Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot and Croatian nationals, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
    Our Member and Associate Member States
  • Specific role requirements
    Pay attention to the criteria and requirements of each specific position within the Origin programme.
  • Educational background & professional experience
    By the application deadline, you have a maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation in a technical field and your highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma or a shorter non-university degree. You can’t hold a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD.
  • Previous CERN experience
    You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

Recruitment process for this programme

  1. Submit application
    Apply with your CV (in English or French) and complete the online application before the deadline.
    Add a copy of your diploma or a certificate of achievement from your school (if you don’t yet have your paper diploma).
  2. Application review and interview
    Your application will be reviewed and you may be invited to take part in a online interview with the hiring manager(s) to discuss your application, CERN and the position, and for you both to determine if it could be a good fit.
  3. Offer and onboarding
    If you are successful, you will receive a job offer. Once you accept, your onboarding journey begin!

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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
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