Engineering students can spend 1 to 6 months at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland through the Short Term Internship in Chemical, Materials & Process Engineering. The placement is fully onsite, pays a monthly allowance of CHF 1,593 and is open to nationals of CERN Member and Associate Member States studying in a technical or engineering field. Applications close on 01 November 2027. Youth Works Hub reviewed the listing to set out what is offered and what is required.
The Placement in Brief
🏛️ Organisation: CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research
📍 City: Geneva, Switzerland
⚗️ Area: Chemical, Materials & Process Engineering
🏢 Work mode: fully onsite
⏱️ Duration: 1 to 6 months, 40 hours per week
🗓️ Ideal start date: to be discussed
💶 Monthly allowance: CHF 1,593
⏰ Deadline: 01 November 2027 at 23:59, Geneva time
Where Your Studies Meet Real Projects
This internship is a chance to take your first steps into the world of work at CERN, where learning and discovery go hand in hand. You join a team of experts and contribute to real projects that connect science, technology and innovation, learning new skills and seeing how your studies come to life.
CERN pushes the frontiers of science and technology, and its teams combine physicists with a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific and administrative fields.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
🤝 Support experienced professionals in their daily activities.
🧰 Learn and apply new tools or methods relevant to your area of study.
📐 Contribute to small-scale projects under the guidance of your supervisor.
🌐 Collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds and share ideas in an international environment.
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Your Academic Profile
🎓 You are currently studying in a technical or engineering field.
📚 You are required or encouraged by your university to complete a practical training period.
💪 You are eager to develop your skills through on-the-job learning.
👥 You enjoy teamwork and learning from others in a collaborative setting.
Skills That Help
📘 Fundamental knowledge in your field of study.
🔎 Curiosity, precision and a proactive attitude towards learning.
💬 Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.
Who Is Eligible
🛂 You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State. Currently, CERN cannot consider applications from Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot, Croatian and Turkish nationals, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
🎒 You are pursuing a post-secondary education degree: a Technical/Administrative diploma, a Bachelor's or a Master's degree.
🇬🇧 You have a good knowledge of English or French.
🏫 You remain enrolled as a full-time student during your studentship.
This is a CERN programme with its own nationality rules. It is not an Erasmus+ traineeship and not part of the European Solidarity Corps.
Allowance and Leave
💶 A monthly allowance of CHF 1,593.
🏖️ Paid leave for contracts of 4 months or more.
Employment Conditions
⏳ Contract duration of 1 to 6 months.
🕘 Weekly working hours: 40.
🏢 Job flexibility: fully onsite.
🗓️ Ideal start date: to be discussed.
What to Submit
📄 Your CV, in English or French.
📎 Any document you consider relevant to your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the allowance for the Chemical, Materials & Process Engineering internship?
The allowance is CHF 1,593 per month. Contracts of 4 months or more also come with paid leave.
Which students is this internship for?
It is for students currently studying in a technical or engineering field who are required or encouraged by their university to complete practical training. A Technical/Administrative diploma, a Bachelor's or a Master's degree all qualify.
Which countries' nationals can apply?
You must be a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State. Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot, Croatian and Turkish nationals cannot currently be considered, because the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
How many hours will I work?
The listing states 40 weekly working hours, fully onsite, over a contract of 1 to 6 months.
Is there a language requirement?
Yes. You need a good knowledge of English or French, and your CV must be in one of those languages.
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Deadline
⏳ 01 November 2027
Link
CERN Careers: https://careers.cern/
