About the role
Job Description
What you will do?
You will spend your summer where science, technology and innovation meet. You will join a multicultural team, contribute to real projects, and take part in a programme designed to expand your knowledge and curiosity. If selected, you’ll work alongside experts and students from around the world, making this a summer like nowhere else on Earth.
Your responsibilities:
* Contribute to a technical or scientific project within a computing team at CERN. * Learn from lectures delivered by world-leading scientists and specialists. * Take part in discussions, workshops and visits to CERN’s unique facilities. * Share your learning and experience with peers from a wide range of backgrounds.
Your profile:
* You are currently pursuing a degree in IT, Computer Science or related field. * You are curious, motivated and eager to learn through hands-on work. * You enjoy collaborating with others in an international environment. * You are open to exploring new ideas and perspectives.
Your skills:
* Fundamental understanding of your field of study. * Enthusiasm, curiosity and a proactive approach to learning. * Ability to communicate and work in a team. * Adaptability, openness and a collaborative mindset.
Qualifications
Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria:
* You are a Bachelor’s or Master’s student (not a PhD candidate) with a strong computing profile and you have completed at least 6 semesters (3 academic years) of full-time university studies in one of these fields by the start of the summer. * You have not worked at CERN for more than 3 months under any other status, and you have not previously participated in the Summer Student Programme at CERN. * You have a good knowledge of English. * You remain enrolled as a full-time student during your summer at CERN (between June and the end of September, depending on the contract duration).
· Candidates of all nationalities are welcome to apply for this OPENLAB Summer Student Programme.
You will need these documents (in English of French) to complete your application:
* Your CV. * An academic reference letter (dated less than 12 months). * An official academic transcript. * Certificate of Enrolment covering the full internship period (between June and the end of September, depending on the contract duration). * Any document you consider relevant to your application.
Additional Information
Application Deadline: 21/01/27 at 23:59 (Geneva time)
Employment Conditions:
* Ideal Start Date: 21/6/27 * Weekly Hours: 40 * Contract duration (in months): 2 * Job Flexibility: Fully Onsite
Global Benefits
* A 94 CHF per calendar day (tax free) subsistence allowance. * Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive Health Insurance scheme (contribution already deducted from allowance). The few students who are paid directly from a national funding agency have to come to CERN with their own insurance coverage. * Travel expenses to Geneva upon joining CERN, depending on your individual circumstances. * An extensive physics lecture programme (students will also be able to attend a series of IT lectures organized by Openlab). * Assistance to find accommodation on the CERN site or nearby.
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