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Doctoral Student Programme 2027-1

CERN · Geneva, GE, ch

Posted 2026-08-06 · Verified live 2026-09-24

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<p><strong>What you'll do:</strong></p><p>You will spend up to 36 months working on your doctoral thesis in a truly unique environment where science, technology and innovation meet. You’ll be part of an international community of experts, gaining experience at the forefront of research and engineering.</p><p><strong>Your responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Carry out your doctoral research in collaboration with CERN and your home university.</li><li>Contribute to ongoing projects in domains such as applied physics, computing, engineering or related technical fields.</li><li>Present and document your work as part of your academic and research objectives.</li><li>Learn from and work alongside world-class scientists, engineers and technicians within an international and multidisciplinary team.</li></ul><p><strong>Your profile:</strong></p><ul><li>Your field of study is in Applied Physics, Engineering, Computing, or a related area.</li><li>You are motivated to develop your research in a hands-on, collaborative and innovative environment.</li><li>You enjoy teamwork and learning from others in a collaborative setting.</li></ul><p><strong>Your skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Solid theoretical foundation in your research area, combined with an interest in practical applications.</li><li>Curiosity, precision and a proactive attitude towards learning.</li><li>Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.</li></ul>

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