Scientific Associateship (Experimental Physics) 2026

Big Science Sweden; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CERN, based near Geneva, invites experienced scientists to join the Scientific Associateship (Experimental Physics) 2026. You will participate in CERN’s scientific programmes, using its world-class facilities and collaborating across departments.

Applicants should remain employed by their home institution during the appointment and meet age eligibility. This program targets Experimental Physics; those in Theoretical Physics should check the Associate Programmes Page for other openings.

Qualifications

• You remain employed by your home institute during your appointment at CERN.
• By the application deadline, you must be below the CERN retirement age.
• This VN is for Experimental Physics. If instead your field is Theoretical Physics, please consult open positions within the programme available on theAssociate Programmes Page.
• Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.

Responsibilities

• Participate in CERN’s scientific programmes using CERN facilities and contribute to activities across experimental as well as related fields.
• Contribute to activities in experimental physics as well as related areas such as applied physics, electronics, computing and engineering within CERN’s European and global scientific remit.

Job description

Scientific Associateship (Experimental Physics) 2026

Datum: 1 september, 2026 Tid: 11:59

Placering: DESY

Mer information

You will participate in CERN’s scientific programmes as an established and experienced scientist with an existing professional relationship with the Organization. You will make use of CERN’s research facilities to contribute to activities covering experimental as well as related fields such as applied physics, electronics, computing and engineering, within the framework of CERN’s role as a European and global scientific centre.

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• You remain employed by your home institute during your appointment at CERN.
• By the application deadline, you must be below the CERN retirement age.
• This VN is for Experimental Physics. If instead your field is Theoretical Physics, please consult open positions within the programme available on theAssociate Programmes Page.
• Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.