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Experienced or not, CERN could be your next opportunity. Take part!

We like building things and breaking things. We like talking about the universe and particles, but we also like a bunch of other things.

From mechanics, data science, software engineering, international relations, firefighting to our plans for a weekend in the mountains and lakes.

We like people like us, and we love people that are not like us.

Experienced or not, let’s meet and make CERN a place like nowhere else on Earth.

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CERN regularly takes part in career events at universities and job fairs, in many of our Member States. See what's coming up and meet us there!

Why join CERN?

Benefits

Here you'll find benefits choices available for our people that meet our various needs and lifestyles.

Values

The richness of our Organization comes from our people. With our diverse cultures, backgrounds, and interests, we can achieve the incredible – pushing the frontiers of knowledge.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization.

Areas of interest

CERN offers a wide range of career possibilities for students, graduates and experienced professionals. From apprenticeships to PhDs (and beyond). Whatever your background, field of interest or diploma level, CERN could be the place for you.

Applied Physics

Software Engineering and IT

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Material and Surface Science

Civil Engineering

Data Science and Data Analytics

International Relations

Mathematics

Health, Safety and Environment

Support Services (Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement)

Theoretical and Experimental Physics

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