Short-Term Internship 2027 - Technology Transfer & Innovation

About the role

CERN offers a short-term internship in Technology Transfer & Innovation in Geneva. You will take your first steps into the workplace, joining a team of experts and contributing to real projects that connect science, technology and innovation. The ideal start date is to be discussed.

Key responsibilities

• Support experienced professionals in their daily activities.
• Learn and apply new tools or methods relevant to your area of study.
• Contribute to small-scale projects under the guidance of your supervisor.
• Collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds and share ideas in an international environment.

Required profile

• Currently studying in a scientific, engineering, business or related field.
• Required or encouraged by your university to complete a practical training period.
• Eager to develop skills through on-the-job learning and enjoys teamwork.
• Pursuing a post-secondary degree (technical/administrative diploma, Bachelor's or Master's).
• Good knowledge of English or French.
• Enrolled as a full-time student during the studentship.
• National of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State; Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot, Croatian and Turkish nationals are not eligible because the membership ceiling has been reached.

Required skills

• Fundamental knowledge in your field of study.
• Curiosity, precision and a proactive attitude towards learning.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural team.

What we offer

• Monthly allowance of 1,593 Swiss Francs.
• Paid leave for contracts of 4 months or more.
• Weekly working hours of 40, fully onsite, for a contract of 1 to 6 months.

The application deadline is 01/11/2027 at 23:59 (Geneva time). Applicants must submit a CV (in English or French) and any other relevant documents.