What you'll do:

You will help keep abreast of developments in particle physics and related fields through scientific activities carried out within the CERN scientific environment. During your stay, you will be on leave of absence from your home institute, will pursue research or teaching-related scientific activities in your field of expertise, and will contribute your experience and knowledge to the scientific life of the Organization.

Your Key Tasks :

• You carry out scientific work in theoretical particle physics or closely related fields.
• You follow and engage with current developments relevant to your area of theoretical research.
• You interact with researchers and scientific groups within the CERN theoretical physics community.
• You contribute to scientific discussions and exchanges during your stay.

Your Profile:

• You hold an advanced academic background in theoretical particle physics or a closely related discipline.
• You have solid experience in research and/or teaching in theoretical physics.
• You are actively engaged in scientific work in your field of expertise.
• You are interested in maintaining close links with the international theoretical physics community.

Your Skills:

• You demonstrate strong analytical and theoretical reasoning skills. 
• You are able to engage in high-level scientific discussions and knowledge exchange. 
• You work comfortably in an international and research-driven environment. 
• You communicate clearly and professionally in a scientific context, in English and/or French.

• Application Deadline: 01/09/2026 at 23:59 (Geneva Time)
• Ideal start date: 01/02/2027
• Contract duration: up to six months
• Weekly Working Hours: 40
• Job flexibility: Fully Onsite
• Location: Geneva, Switzerland
• Job Reference: AGC-2026-2/CASS-TH

Global Benefits

• A subsistence allowance of 4384 Swiss Francs per month (tax free).
• 2,5 days per month of authorized absences provided your association contract lasts at least 4 months plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Travel expenses to Geneva upon joining CERN, depending on your individual circumstances.
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 6 months for corresponding associate.

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• You remain employed by your home institute during your appointment at CERN and your institute is located in a CERN Member or Associate Member State (except France, Italy, Germany and Great Britain).
• By the application deadline, you must be below the CERN retirement age.
• This VN is for Theoretical Physics. If instead your field is Experimental Physics please apply from the Associates Programmes page.
• Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.

You will need these documents to complete your application

• Your CV (English or French)

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