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ATLAS Detector Cooling Engineer

Fellowship Fully funded
CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) Geneva, Switzerland 2026

Information

The ATLAS Detector Cooling Engineer is a paid early-career position at CERN contributing to the qualification, integration and commissioning of the 2PACL CO₂ cooling system for ATLAS detector upgrades. The role involves thermal testing, instrumentation and DAQ development, data analysis, installation and commissioning of cooling infrastructure. Contracts may be extended up to 36 months and include training, language classes and other CERN staff benefits.

Benefits

Monthly net stipend (5266 or 5793 CHF depending on degree), paid leave (30 days + 2 weeks closure), health insurance coverage for self and family, CERN Pension Fund membership, family/child allowances, relocation package, on-the-job and formal training including language classes, possibility to extend contract up to 36 months.

Eligibility

You must be a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State (with some nationalities currently not considered). By the application deadline you must have a maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation, hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree (cannot hold a PhD), and never have had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

Application

Apply online via the CERN application portal; required documents include CV (English or French) and a copy of most relevant diploma or certificate of achievement and any other relevant documents.

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