Non-Member State Postdoc Fellowship Programme (Theoretical Physics)
CERNGeneva, Geneva, Switzerland
Posted September 5, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
CERN is a research organization that studies the fundamental structure of the universe using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments.
Job Description
Welcome to the Non-Member State Postdoc Fellowship Programme (Theoretical Physics) at CERN. Two postdoctoral fellowships are awarded each year to non-CERN Member State nationals with a PhD in theoretical physics. The Fellowship is granted for two years and can be extended to a third year.
Requirements
- You are not a national of a CERN Member State or Associated member states.
- You have a PhD in theoretical physics (or the defense date is already scheduled).
- You have no more than 6 years' research experience after completion of your PhD degree.
Benefits
- Employment contract for 24 months with a possible extension up to 36 months
- Stipend ranging from 6,911 to 7,326 Swiss francs per month (net of tax)
- Comprehensive health scheme for yourself, spouse, and children
- Membership of the CERN Pension Fund
- Installation grant, family, child, and infant allowances as well as travel expenses to and from Geneva
- 2.5 days of paid leave per month