CERN OPENLAB Summer Student Programme 2027 — CERN
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Full 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.
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.
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.
More information about us, here: careers.cern
Questions about this listing
What salary does CERN offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Geneva is CHF 63'000 - 107'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by CERN. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does CERN offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with CERN during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Geneva?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Geneva's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Geneva's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at CERN?
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