Associate Programmes

The Associate Programmes offer appointments at CERN as Scientific Associates (longer-term contributions) or Corresponding Associates (short-term appointments) to work in experimental, theoretical and applied science and technical fields. Appointments include a fixed-term contract (typically 12 months, extendable) and a monthly net subsistence allowance. Positions span areas such as applied physics, data science and AI, electrical and mechanical engineering, electronics and information technologies, as well as theoretical and experimental physics.

Monthly net subsistence allowance; possible family supplement; travel expenses to Geneva on joining (depending on circumstances); authorized absences (2.5 days/month if contract ≥4 months) plus 2 weeks annual closure; fixed-term contract (typically 12 months, extensions possible).

Applicants should have previous CERN experience and a good knowledge of English. Corresponding Associates must remain employed by their home institute during the appointment and that institute must be located in a CERN Member or Associate Member State (except France, Italy, Germany and Great Britain). Applications require a CV (in English or French), three recent letters of recommendation and a list of the 10 most relevant publications.

Submit an online application with CV (English or French), three recent letters of recommendation and a list of 10 most relevant publications before the deadline. Applications are reviewed, shortlisted applicants may have an online interview with managers, and selections are made by managers twice a year.