Imagine gaining work experience with one of the largest and most advanced scientific organizations in the world! CERN’s ORIGIN Programme offers a unique opportunity for early-career professionals to build their technical skills and expertise in a dynamic environment at the forefront of technology.
About the ORIGIN Programme
The ORIGIN Programme is designed to cultivate the next generation of scientific, technical, and administrative experts. With distinct paths based on education and experience, it’s where your career can truly begin.
Eligibility Requirements
- Technical Field or Support Services: For individuals with a general secondary education diploma and no more than two years of post-graduation professional experience. This includes areas like Finance, HR, International Relations, Legal, and others.
- University Graduates: Open to applicants with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and up to two years of post-graduation experience.
What CERN Offers
Joining CERN means being part of a world where extremes meet: temperatures hotter than the sun’s core and colder than the vacuum of space. You’ll work at the cutting edge, developing solutions in an environment that pushes the limits of technology.
Benefits Include:
- A monthly stipend starting at 4500 Swiss Francs (net of tax)
- Comprehensive health coverage (for you and eligible dependents)
- CERN Pension Fund membership
- Paid travel expenses to and from Geneva
- 30 days of paid leave annually
- On-the-job and formal training
- An employment contract lasting from six to 24 months, with potential extension up to 36 months
- Living in Geneva, where quality of life is unparalleled
The Application Process
Learn more about CERN’s values, benefits, and work environment:
For more information on applying and available roles, start your journey here.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Explore available entry-level openings below, from DevOps Engineers and Data Scientists to Mechanical and Mechatronics Technicians.
Embark on a career journey like no other—at CERN, your origin point for growth and discovery.
For more information on applying and available roles, start your journey here.
Current Openings for CERN’s ORIGIN Programme
Explore entry-level opportunities across various fields at CERN. Here’s a list of available positions for early-career professionals eager to start their journey at the cutting edge of science and technology:
IT and Computing Roles
- DevOps/Kubernetes Engineer
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Department: IT - Developer of Training Infrastructure
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Department: IT - AI/HPC Computing Performance Engineer
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Department: IT - Junior SCADA Developer (JCOP Framework)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Department: BE - Junior SCADA Developer (UNICOS Framework)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Department: BE - Data Scientist
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Departments: IT, EN - Computing Engineer for Data Storage Systems
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Department: IT - Full-stack Developer (Angular / Java)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Department: BE - Junior Full-stack Developer (Finance Applications)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Department: FAP - DevOps/Kubernetes Web Hosting Engineer
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Department: IT
For more information on applying and available roles, start your journey here.
Technical and Engineering Roles
- Polymer Laboratory Technician
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Department: TE - Programmable Logic Engineer
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Department: SY - Radiation Testing Technician
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Department: BE - Mechatronics Technician for Robotics
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Department: BE - Mechanical Technician
Locations: Geneva, Switzerland
Departments: SY, TE - Mechanical Engineer – Future Circular Collider
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Department: TE - Chemistry Technician
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Department: TE - CAD Designer – Superconducting Magnets
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Department: TE
For more information on applying and available roles, start your journey here.
Other Opportunities
- Early Career Professionals – Technical Field (Spontaneous Applications)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Department: Various - Early Career Professionals – Support Services (Finance, HR, International Relations, Legal, etc.) (Spontaneous Applications)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Department: Various - Early Career Professionals – University Graduates (Spontaneous Applications)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Department: Various
CERN is looking for professionals across diverse fields, so no matter your area of interest, there’s a position that could be the perfect start for your career.
Apply now and begin your journey at CERN! For more information on applying and available roles, start your journey here.
