Scientific Associateship (Experimental Physics) - European Organization for Nuclear Research (Geneva)
About this position
The summary below is published by European Organization for Nuclear Research on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.
* Full-time * Compensation: CHF 6,683 - CHF 9,465 - monthly
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**What you'll do:**
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.
**Your responsibilities:**
* You carry out scientific activities using CERN’s research facilities. * You contribute to experimental physics programmes, as well as related applied activities. * You engage with CERN scientific teams and programmes within your field of expertise. * You bring your experience and expertise to the scientific work and collaborations carried out at CERN.
**Your profile:**
* You are an established and experienced scientist with a strong academic and professional background. * You are actively involved in scientific research and/or advanced technical activities in your field. * You have already established a professional…
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Key responsibilities
According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:
- Carry out scientific activities using CERN's research facilities
- Contribute to experimental physics programmes and related applied activities
- Engage with CERN scientific teams and programmes within field of expertise
- Bring experience and expertise to scientific work and collaborations at CERN
Are you eligible?
Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:
- Experience: Established and experienced scientist with strong academic and professional background, actively involved in scientific research and/or advanced technical activities, with already established professional relationship with CERN
- Languages: English, French
- Key skills: Strong scientific or technical expertise in domain, Ability to contribute effectively to complex research programmes and scientific collaborations, Comfortable working in international research environment, Clear and professional communication in scientific context in English and/or French
Contract and working arrangements
Contract duration: up to 12 months.
Working arrangements: Fully Onsite.
Hiring unit: AGC-2026-2/SASS-EP.
Position details
- Reference
- AGC-2026-2/SASS-EP
- Last Verified
- 6 August 2026
Position overview
This is the official EU Careers listing for Scientific Associateship (Experimental Physics) at CERN based in Geneva (Other). The vacancy reference is AGC-2026-2/SASS-EP. The role falls under the Engineering domain.
* Full-time * Compensation: CHF 6,683 - CHF 9,465 - monthly
_._
What you'll do:
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.
Your responsibilities:
* You carry out scientific activities using CERN’s research facilities. * You contribute to experimental physics programmes, as well as related applied activities. * You engage with CERN scientific teams and programmes within your field of expertise. * You bring your experience and expertise to the scientific work and collaborations carried out at CERN.
Your profile:
* You are an established and experienced scientist with a strong academic and professional background. * You are actively involved in scientific research and/or advanced technical activities in your field. * You have already established a professional relationship with CERN. * You are interested in contributing to large-scale international scientific activities.
Your skills:
* You demonstrate strong scientific or technical expertise in your domain. * You are able to contribute effectively to complex research programmes and scientific collaborations. * You work comfortably in an international research environment. * You communicate clearly and professionally in a scientific context, in English and/or French.
* Application Deadline: 01/09/2026 at 23:59 (Geneva Time) * Ideal start date: 01/02/2027 * Contract duration: up to 12 months * Weekly Working Hours: 40 * Job flexibility: Fully Onsite * Job Reference: AGC-2026-2/SASS-EP
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Application timeline
This vacancy was first listed on 3 August 2026, 2 days ago.
No closing date is published in the source feed for this position. EU vacancies typically remain open for four to eight weeks; check the official vacancy notice for the cut-off date and time.
Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 6 August 2026.
Where to learn more
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