Early Career Professionals - Technical Field – Spontaneous Applications

The position is an early‑career technical field role at CERN, offering a two‑year contract that may be extended to three years. It is intended for candidates whose professional experience does not exceed two years after completing a general secondary education diploma, and who have not previously held a CERN fellow or graduate contract. Applicants must be citizens of a CERN Member or Associate Member State and possess a functional command of English or French. Because the posting does not list specific duties, the role centres on joining whichever projects are currently advertised on CERN’s career portal, with the possibility of being considered for unpublished assignments if the open opportunities do not match the applicant’s profile. The work environment is described as extreme in temperature, emphasizing a fast‑paced learning experience. Eligibility requirements are strict: only those with a secondary‑school level qualification are accepted, while holders of Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degrees are excluded. Candidates must submit a résumé and a scanned PDF of their most recent relevant qualification by 23:59 CET on 31 December 2026. No additional skills or benefits are mentioned beyond the basic language proficiency.