24-month CERN Research Fellowship: Applied Physics and Engineering | Faculty of Applied Physics and Mathematics at the Gdańsk University of Technology

Company description

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature.

Job description

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:

1. You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State. A limited number of positions are also available to candidates from Non-Member States.
2. 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.
3. You have no more than 3 years’ research experience after completion of your PhD degree.

Please note that CERN Staff members are not eligible to apply for this Fellowship.

Additional Information

1. An employment contract for in principle 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months.
2. A stipend of 6,650 Swiss francs per month (net of tax).
3. Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
4. Depending on your individual circumstances: an installation grant, family, child and infant allowances as well as travel expenses to and from Geneva.
5. 2.5 days of paid leave per month.

Deadline

All applications should be sent no later than 6th March, 2023 at noon (12.00 PM CEST).

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