Short-Term Internship 2027: Applied Physics

Big Science Sweden; Meyrin; Remote; CHF 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

CERN invites motivated physics students to join a Short-Term Internship in 2027 at the CERN site in Meyrin near Geneva. You’ll work with a team of experts, contributing to real projects that connect science, technology and innovation.

You are currently studying physics, are required or encouraged by your university to complete a practical training period, and you seek to develop skills through on-the-job learning in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Currently studying in physics or a related field.
• University program requires or encourages practical training.
• Eagerness to learn and apply new skills on the job.
• Able to work in a collaborative, diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Support experienced professionals in daily activities.
• Learn and apply new tools or methods relevant to the area of study.
• Contribute to small-scale projects under supervision.
• Collaborate with teammates in an international setting.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multicultural collaboration

Curiosity

Precision

Proactive attitude

Education

Post-secondary degree in physics

Bachelor’s or Master’s level

Job description

Short-Term Internship 2027: Applied Physics

Datum: 1 november, 2027 Tid 11:59

Placering CERN

What you'll do

You’ll take your first steps into the world of work at CERN — a place where learning and discovery go hand in hand. You’ll join a team of experts and contribute to real projects that connect science, technology and innovation. Every day will bring opportunities to learn new skills, explore your interests and see how your studies come to life.

Your responsibilities

• Support experienced professionals in their daily activities.
• Learn and apply new tools or methods relevant to your area of study.
• Contribute to small-scale projects under the guidance of your supervisor.
• Collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds and share ideas in an international environment.

Your profile

• You are currently studying in a physics 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.
• Fundamental knowledge in your field of study.
• 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 a CERN Member State or Associate Member State . Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot, Croatian and Turkish nationals, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
• You are pursuing a post-secondary education degree (Technical/Administrative diploma, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree).
• You have a good knowledge of English or French.
• You remain enrolled as a full-time student during your studentship.