CERN

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Company type

Government/ Charity/ Public Institution/ Other


Sector

R&D / Design


Location

Geneva, Switzerland

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Imagine taking part in the largest scientific experiment in the world. CERN needs more than physicists and engineers – if you’re a student, a graduate, just starting your career or an experienced professional, whatever your field of expertise, CERN could be your next opportunity.

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. They use the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments to study the basic constituents of matter – the fundamental particles, which are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives the physicists clues about how the particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature.

The instruments used at CERN are purpose-built particle accelerators and detectors. Accelerators boost beams of particles to high energies before the beams are made to collide with each other or with stationary targets. Detectors observe and record the results of these collisions.

Founded in 1954, the CERN laboratory sits astride the Franco-Swiss border near Geneva. It was one of Europe's first joint ventures and now has 23 member states.

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How is it working with them? 

Deep dive into their world

AMA (Ask Me Anything) about starting a career abroad

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The CERN Technical Student programme.

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Meet Victoria, technician at CERN.

  • Creation year

    1954

  • International presence

    2 countries

  • Values

    Commitment • Diversity • Creativity • Integrity and Professionalism