Research Fellowship: Applied Physics and Engineering
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Job Description
Welcome to the Research Fellowship : Applied Physics and Engineering.
The Research Fellowship Programme is aimed at PhD holders, in the fields of applied science and engineering, with a maximum of 3 years of experience after obtaining their PhD.
Please remember that you are applying for a programme and not for a specific job. You may express your motivation for applying during the interactive online application process, and/or attach a separate motivation letter. As our online application system only allows for alphanumeric values, an attachment may provide you with a greater freedom of expression.
Candidates holding a PhD (or about to hold one), whose specific field of interest is solely experimental or theoretical physics, should consider to apply for the 'Research Fellowship: Experimental Physics' or ‘Research Fellowship: Theoretical Physics’, respectively.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for a place on the programme you will need to meet the following requirements:
You are a national of a . A limited number of positions are also available to candidates from Non-Member States. You have or are about to obtain, a PhD in the fields close to applied physics and engineering e.g. Physics, Electronics, Mechanics, Computer Science, Mathematics etc.. If you have not obtained your PhD yet the defense date should be already scheduled, and your PhD completed within 6 months after the deadline of the publication of this position. 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 3 years’ research experience after completion of your PhD degree at the deadline of the publication of this position. Candidates with experience longer than 3 years and up to 6 may exceptionally be considered. Please note that CERN Staff members are not eligible to apply for this Fellowship.
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 of 6,650 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.Get a glimpse of what it’s like to work at CERN: and
This is how you can apply:
You will need the following documents (in PDF format, as separate files) to complete your application:
A CV. Your most recent relevant qualification. A statement of your interests in research and development, based on your experience and showing how you would want to contribute to areas of applied physics and engineering essential to CERN (maximum one page) Three recent letters of recommendation (not older than a year at the time of the deadline for applications) giving an overview of your academic and/or professional achievements.You will be provided with a link as soon as you have submitted your application to forward to your referees to upload their letters confidentially. Please note this must be done before the closing date. You can also upload these letters at the time of application if you have them to hand, but this is discouraged.When filling in the online application form, you will also be asked to specify:
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.All applications should normally reach us no later than 2 September 2024 at midnight (12.00 PM CEST).
The results will be approved at the selection committee meeting of 21st November 2024 , and candidates will be notified shortly after. It is expected that selected candidates start their contract within six months following the notification.
Please note that all the documents you upload will remain attached to your Smartrecruiters profile. You do not need to upload them again for other applications you might submit.
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