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Technical Studentship - Electrical / Electronics Engineering 2027-1 - European Organization for Nuclear Research (Geneva)

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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: up to CHF 3,486 - monthly

What you'll do:

You’ll join an environment where learning and discovery go hand in hand. As a Technical Student, you’ll gain hands-on experience while supporting projects in electrical and electronics engineering. You’ll be part of a community where your curiosity and willingness to learn matter most.

Your responsibilities:

- Learn from and assist experienced engineers, technicians and scientists in your field of study. - Contribute to ongoing projects in areas such as installation, testing or maintenance of electrical and electronic systems. - Take part in day-to-day technical activities under close supervision. - Collaborate and exchange ideas within an international and multidisciplinary team.

Your profile:

- You are currently studying in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field. - You are required or encouraged by your university to complete a practical training period. - You are eager to develop your skills through on-the-job learning. - You enjoy teamwork and learning from others in a collaborative setting.

Your skills:

- A good understanding of electrical engineering or electronics fundamentals…

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Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

  • Learn from and assist experienced engineers, technicians and scientists in your field of study
  • Contribute to ongoing projects in areas such as installation, testing or maintenance of electrical and electronic systems
  • Take part in day-to-day technical activities under close supervision
  • Collaborate and exchange ideas within an international and multidisciplinary team

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

  • Education: Currently studying in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field; must have completed at least 18 months of studies (3 semesters) in the respective field at the time of selection
  • Languages: English, French
  • Key skills: Good understanding of electrical engineering or electronics fundamentals relevant to studies, Curiosity, precision and proactive attitude towards learning, Good communication skills, Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team
  • Eligibility: National of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State; not a national of Pakistan, Lithuania, Latvia, Cyprus, or Croatia; must remain enrolled as a full-time student during studentship; PhD students or holders are not eligible

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: 4 to 12 months.

Working arrangements: Fully Onsite.

Hiring unit: CERN.

Position details

Reference
TSC-2027-1/EL
Last Verified
7 August 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Technical Studentship - Electrical / Electronics Engineering 2027-1 at CERN based in Geneva (Other). The vacancy reference is TSC-2027-1/EL. The role falls under the Science domain.

- Full-time - Compensation: up to CHF 3,486 - monthly

What you'll do:

You’ll join an environment where learning and discovery go hand in hand. As a Technical Student, you’ll gain hands-on experience while supporting projects in electrical and electronics engineering. You’ll be part of a community where your curiosity and willingness to learn matter most.

Your responsibilities:

- Learn from and assist experienced engineers, technicians and scientists in your field of study. - Contribute to ongoing projects in areas such as installation, testing or maintenance of electrical and electronic systems. - Take part in day-to-day technical activities under close supervision. - Collaborate and exchange ideas within an international and multidisciplinary team.

Your profile:

- You are currently studying in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field. - You are required or encouraged by your university to complete a practical training period. - You are eager to develop your skills through on-the-job learning. - You enjoy teamwork and learning from others in a collaborative setting.

Your skills:

- A good understanding of electrical engineering or electronics fundamentals relevant to your studies. - Curiosity, precision and a proactive attitude towards learning. - Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.

Application Deadline: 16/10/26 at 23:59 (Geneva time)

Employment Conditions:

- Ideal Start Date: 01/04/27 - Weekly Working Hours: 40 - Contract duration (in months): 4 to 12 months - Job Flexibility: Fully Onsite

Global Benefits

- A monthly allowance of 3486 Swiss Francs (tax free). - 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure. - Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive Health Insurance scheme (the contribution will be automatically deducted from your allowance). - Family supplement to subsistence allowance, depending on your individual circumstances. - Travel expenses to Geneva upon joining CERN, depending on your individual circumstances.

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

- You are a national of aCERN Member State or Associate Member State.Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot and Croatian nationals, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached. - You have completed at least 18 months of your studies (3 semesters) in the respective field at the time of the selection. PhD students or holders are not eligible. - You have a good knowledge of English or French. - You remain enrolled as a full-time student during your studentship.

You will need these documents to complete your application

- Your CV (English or French) - Any document you consider relevant to your application - An academic reference letter (optional) - An academic transcript (optional)

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Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.

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Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 7 August 2026, today.

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 7 August 2026.

Where to learn more

For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at CERN see the CERN institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Geneva see our Geneva location page; for related vacancies in the Science field browse our Science domain page.

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Career trajectory

Career progression for this grade staff is governed by Articles 44 to 46 of the Staff Regulations (consolidated text on EUR-Lex) and Annex IB on the promotion procedure. Step increases are automatic every two years (Art. 44); grade promotion is competitive, based on the appraisal exercise (Art. 45) and the Career Development Review. For roles at CERN, progression to the next grade typically takes three to five years on merit, with two-yearly step increases in between. Article 46 governs the classification at recruitment, which sets the starting step within the grade (usually step 1 for external recruits without prior EU service, step 2 or 3 where relevant professional experience is recognised).
Mobility within the institutions is encouraged via the inter-institutional and intra-institutional vacancy publication system: temporary agents who pass the probation period and reservists from EPSO laureate lists can typically apply to internal vacancies after one year of service. Lateral moves between Directorates-General reset the seniority clock for promotion only if the new post carries a different grade.

Language profile

Beyond the formal language requirements stated in the vacancy notice, the day-to-day working languages at this employer are English and French in roughly equal measure, with German appearing in some technical files. Internal meetings and most policy drafting in Brussels run in English; French remains the preferred internal language in Luxembourg-based services and parts of DG TRADE.

Application cadence

CERN has not advertised another comparable role with the same grade and Science signature in the past twenty-four months. This opening has rarely been seen on the EU Careers feed and may be the first such posting in our two-year window. Applicants who pass the eligibility checks should not assume the same profile will reopen on a predictable cadence.

Source: This job listing was sourced from the officialEU Careers portal (EPSO). First published: .

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