Administrative Student Programme 2027-1

CERN; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 38.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Monthly CHF 3,486 tax-free allowance

Health insurance under CERN scheme

30 days paid leave + 2 weeks closure

Travel expenses to Geneva

Zusammenfassung

CERN is seeking an Administrative Student to gain practical experience in an international, multicultural environment while supporting world-leading scientific research. You will develop your skills, contribute to real projects and discover how your studies translate into meaningful work.

You will learn from experienced professionals, assist with document preparation, data analysis, and coordination. This full-time on-site opportunity lasts 4 to 12 months in Geneva, with competitive benefits and

Qualifikationen

• Currently studying in Administration, Communication, Finance, Human Resources, Law, Logistics, Procurement, or related field.
• Must complete a practical training period as required by your university.
• Eager to develop on-the-job learning.

Aufgaben

• Learn from and assist experienced professionals in your field of study.
• Support daily operations by preparing documents, analysing data or helping coordinate activities.
• Take part in day-to-day support activities under close supervision.
• Collaborate and exchange ideas within an international and multidisciplinary team.

Kenntnisse

Office software

Curiosity

Communication

Ausbildung

Administration or related field degree

Tools

Office suite (Word/Excel)

Jobbeschreibung

What you’ll do:

You’ll gain practical experience in an international and multicultural environment while learning how administration supports world-leading scientific research. As an Administrative Student, you’ll develop your skills, contribute to real projects and discover how your studies translate into meaningful work.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

You’ll gain practical experience in an international and multicultural environment while learning how administration supports world-leading scientific research. As an Administrative Student, you’ll develop your skills, contribute to real projects and discover how your studies translate into meaningful work.

Your responsibilities:

• Learn from and assist experienced professionals in your field of study.
• Support daily operations by preparing documents, analysing data or helping coordinate activities.
• Take part in day-to-day support activities under close supervision.
• Collaborate and exchange ideas within an international and multidisciplinary team.

Your profile:

• You are currently studying in Administration, Communication, Finance, Human Resources, Law, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field.
• You are required or encouraged by your university to complete a practical training period.
• You are eager to develop your skills through on-the-job learning.
• You enjoy teamwork and learning from others in a collaborative setting.

Your skills:

• A good understanding of office software and digital tools relevant to your studies.
• Curiosity, precision and a proactive attitude towards learning.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.

Please note that in case you are studying in a STEM/engineering field, you are not eligible to apply for this position. Instead, please consider applying for the CERN Technical Student programme.

Additional Information

Application Deadline: 16/10/26 at 23:59 (Geneva time)

Employment Conditions:

• Ideal Start Date: 01/04/27
• Weekly Working Hours: 40
• Contract duration (in months): 4 to 12 months
• Job Flexibility: Fully Onsite

Global Benefits

• A monthly allowance of 3486 Swiss Francs (tax free).
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Coverage by CERN's comprehensive Health Insurance scheme (the contribution will be automatically deducted from your allowance).
• Family supplement to subsistence allowance, depending on your individual circumstances.
• Travel expenses to Geneva upon joining CERN, depending on your individual circumstances.

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State. Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot and Croatian nationals, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
• You have completed at least 18 months of your studies (3 semesters) in the respective field at the time of the selection. PhD students or holders are not eligible.
• You have a good knowledge of English or French.
• You remain enrolled as a full-time student during your studentship.

You will need these documents to complete your application

• Your CV (English or French)
• Any document you consider relevant to your application
• An academic reference letter (optional)
• An academic transcript (optional)

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