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Junior Project Engineer (High-Luminosity LHC)

Internship Fully funded
CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) Worldwide 2026

Information

The Junior Project Engineer is a paid early-career position within the Project Office (DO) of CERN's Accelerators and Technology (ATS) Sector, supporting de-installation and installation activities for the High-Luminosity LHC during Long Shutdown 3. The role involves project control, schedule tracking, 3D model validation and coordination with HL Activity coordinators and technical teams. The contract may be extendable up to 36 months and includes on-the-job and formal training.

Benefits

Monthly net stipend (5266 or 5793 CHF), 30 days paid leave plus 2 weeks closure, health insurance covering family, pension fund membership, family/child allowances, relocation package, on-the-job and formal training including language classes.

Eligibility

Applicants must be nationals of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State (with specified exclusions). At the application deadline they must have a maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation and hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree (cannot hold a PhD). Applicants must never have had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

Application

Apply online via the CERN SmartRecruiters application form; upload CV and diploma or certificate and any supporting documents.

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