Research Fellowship

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**:
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Welcome to the Research Fellowship : Theoretical and Experimental Physics._**

The Research Fellowship Programme is aimed at PhD holders in the fields of theoretical and experimental physics and up to 6 years’ experience after obtaining their PhD degree. Research Fellowships are intended for PhD graduates looking to work in a research group or in the Theory Department.

**Qualifications**:
In order to qualify for a place on the programme you will need to meet the following requirements:

- You have a PhD in particle physics (or the defense date is already scheduled). In any event, you should have finished your PhD studies by the time you take up your appointment at CERN.
- You have no more than 6 years’ research experience after completion of your PhD degree.

Additional Information

CERN would very much like to benefit from your expertise, commitment and passion. In return, CERN will provide you with:

- An employment contract for in principle 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months.
- A stipend ranging from 6,650 to 7,050 Swiss francs per month (net of tax).
- Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
- Depending on your individual circumstances: an installation grant, family, child and infant allowances as well as travel expenses to and from Geneva.
- 2.5 days of paid leave per month.

**This is how you can apply**:

- A CV.
- Your most recent relevant qualification.
- A statement of research interests highlighting your plans for the research fellowship (maximum one page).
- Up to five most important publications to which you have made a significant contribution;
- Up to five international conferences or workshops at which you have given presentations;
- Up to five public or internal notes to which you have contributed personally;
- For experimentalists, up to three experiments in which you have participated.