Short-Term Internship 2027 - Theoretical Physics

About the role

CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, offers a short-term internship in theoretical physics in Geneva. It is designed for students who want their first steps into the workplace, joining a team of experts and contributing to real projects that connect science, technology and innovation. The internship is fully onsite, with weekly working hours of 40.

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 physics field, with a university requirement or encouragement to complete a practical training period.
• Eager to develop skills through on-the-job learning and enjoys teamwork.
• 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.
• Pursuing a post-secondary degree (technical/administrative diploma, Bachelor's or Master's) and remaining a full-time student during the internship.
• Good knowledge of English or French.

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

• A monthly allowance of 1,593 Swiss Francs.
• Paid leave for contracts of 4 months or more.
• Contract duration of 1 to 6 months, with an ideal start date to be discussed.

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