At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.ch

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization.

Are you interested contributing to the development of environmental sustainability project associated to waste management?  Would you like to have an impact on CERN’s environmental indicators? The Campus Services Section is looking for a motivated and service-oriented fellow with an academic background in the domain and a relevant experience.

In the SCE Department we are looking for a person to join the team that coordinates services provided to the large CERN user community.

As a member of the campus services team, you will be part of the cleanliness and recovery team, driving project and lead the action plan issued by the CERN waste working group and validated by CEPS - CERN Environmental Protection Steering board. You will also participate to associated service and contract management.

As a Fellow you will work to:

• Limit waste production at source;
• Improve waste traceability;
• Increase the waste recovery rate;
• Consolidate and extract data relating to CERN waste, measurement of volumes, KPIs and benchmarking;
• Consolidate and strengthen the existing infrastructure associated with waste management areas.

There are many challenges and opportunities awaiting which will make you grow personally and professionally!

For this position you will need to meet the following requirements:

Eligibility:

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State. A limited number of positions are also available to candidates from Non-Member States.
• You have a MSc degree or PhD, with at least 4 years’ relevant experience since the completion of your MSc (or the equivalent diploma which gives access to doctoral programmes), and a maximum limit of 10 years’ experience after completion of your MSc degree.
• Please note that CERN Staff members are not eligible to apply for a Fellowship

Essential skills and experience

• Ability to follow complex projects with many stakeholders internally and externally;
• Excellent communication and organisational skills;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, in particular MS Excel;
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Desired skills and experience (not required but would be advantageous)

• Good level of French;
• Experience with managing administrative and financial follow-up of projects would be an asset.

CERN would very much like to benefit from your expertise, commitment and passion. In return, CERN will provide you with:

• An employment contract for between 6 months (minimum) up to 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months
• A stipend ranging from 7,223 to 8,203 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax).
• Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Depending on your individual circumstances: an installation grant, family, child and infant allowances as well as travel expenses to and from Geneva.
• 2.5 days of paid leave per month.

Your future Life @CERN

Get a glimpse of what it’s like to work at CERN : https://careers.cern/benefits and https://careers.cern/our-people

This is how you can apply:

You will need the following documents (in PDF format) to complete your application:

• A CV.
• Your most recent relevant qualification.
• Two recent letters of recommendation, giving an overview of your academic and/or professional achievements. You can upload these letters at the time of application if you have them to hand. You will also be provided with a link as soon as you have submitted your application to forward to your referees to upload their letters confidentially. Please note this must be done before the closing date.

All applications should normally reach us no later than 1 March 2022 at noon (12:00 CEST).