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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 […]
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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
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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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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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Giorgia
Alumna Summer Student
For me, working at CERN means having the chance to deepen my knowledge in the incredible field of physics — but it’s also so much more than that. It’s an experience that exposes me to true multidisciplinarity, where I get to learn every day from experts.
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Tony
Mechanical Technician
Coming from a mechanical technician apprenticeship, I’ve found myself in a unique role — both a technician and a mechanical designer for the technical coordination team of one of the four main detectors on the LHC, the LHCb.
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Coral
Software and Data Engineer
My work focuses on implementing new functionalities and statistics on the ATLAS calorimeter to identify the most problematic boards and components to prevent future problems.
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Lorenzo
Mechanical Engineer
This experience is full of “firsts” – the first climb, the first time I moved to another city, and the first job are all moments I’ll cherish forever.
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