Research Fellowship: Theoretical Physics

Big Science Sweden; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CERN is inviting applications for a Research Fellowship in Theoretical Physics. The appointment offers the opportunity to create and lead a research programme at the frontier of fundamental physics within CERN’s international and collaborative environment.

You will join one of CERN’s theoretical physics groups, develop your own research agenda, and work with both theorists and experimentalists to advance the understanding of particle physics and related fields.

Qualifications

• PhD in theoretical physics (or defense date scheduled).
• At most 6 years' research experience after PhD.
• CERN staff members are not eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in theoretical physics.
• Contribute to CERN’s theoretical physics programme by developing new approaches and interpreting experimental results.
• Collaborate with theoretical and experimental physicists on particle physics research.

Education

PhD in theoretical physics

Job description

Research Fellowship: Theoretical Physics

Datum: 2 november, 2026 Tid: 11:59

Placering: CERN

Mer information

You will join one of CERN’s theoretical physics research groups, if selected for this Research Fellowship, to develop and lead your own research programme at the frontier of fundamental physics. You will work in a highly collaborative and international environment, contributing to the development of theoretical models, performing analytical and computational research, and advancing the understanding of particle physics and related fields.

You will also be part of CERN’s vibrant scientific community through seminars, workshops, training activities and collaborative projects.

Your responsibilities

• You conduct research in theoretical physics.
• You contribute to CERN’s theoretical physics programme by developing innovative theoretical approaches and advancing the interpretation of experimental results.
• You collaborate with theoretical and experimental physicists on research related to particle physics and fundamental interactions.
• You develop and pursue your own research interests within the framework of the Fellowship.

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• By the application deadline, you have a PhD in theoretical physics (or the defense date is already scheduled). In any event, you should have finished your PhD studies by the time you take up your appointment at CERN.
• By the start of your contract, you have no more than 6 years’ research experience after completion of your PhD degree.
• Please note that CERN Staff members are note eligible to apply for a Fellowship.
• Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.