Doctoral Studentship 2026-2

Big Science Sweden; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Big Science Sweden invites candidates for a doctoral research position in Geneva, Switzerland, collaborating with CERN. You will engage in your doctoral thesis while contributing to applied physics, computing, and engineering projects. The role demands a solid theoretical foundation in your field and good communication skills. Eligibility criteria include being a national of a CERN Member State and having university support for participation. Join a dynamic international team and advance your research in a leading scientific environment.

Qualifikationen

• Solid theoretical foundation in research area.
• Motivated to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Curious and proactive attitude towards learning.

Aufgaben

• Carry out your doctoral research in collaboration with CERN and your home university.
• Contribute to ongoing projects in applied physics, computing, engineering, or related fields.
• Present and document work as part of academic and research objectives.

Kenntnisse

Applied Physics

Engineering

Computing

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Doctoral programme in university

Jobbeschreibung

You’ll spend up months working on your doctoral thesis in a truly unique environment where science, technology and innovation meet. You’ll be part of an international community of experts, gaining experience at the forefront of research and engineering.

Your responsibilities

• Carry out your doctoral research in collaboration with CERN and your home university.
• Contribute to ongoing projects in domains such as applied physics, computing, engineering or related technical fields.
• Present and document your work as part of your academic and research objectives.
• Learn from and work alongside world-class scientists, engineers and technicians within an international and multidisciplinary team.

Your profile

• Your field of study is in Applied Physics, Engineering, Computing, or a related area.
• You are motivated to develop your research in a hands-on, collaborative and innovative environment.
• You enjoy teamwork and learning from others in a collaborative setting.
• Solid theoretical foundation in your research area, combined with an interest in practical applications.
• Curiosity, precision and a proactive attitude towards learning.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• You are a national of aCERN Member State or Associate Member State . Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
• You have a good knowledge of English or French.
• Your university must support your participation in the programme. This means that your university should agree that the research you conduct at CERN will contribute to your PhD thesis. Additionally, your field of study should align with CERN’s research areas, including, but not limited to, physics, engineering, computing, and related applied sciences.
• You have started or are about to start a doctoral programme in a university.