Corresponding Associateship in Theoretical Physics
European Organization for Nuclear Research
- Location:
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Category:
- Professional Staff
Posted Aug 3, 2026Apply by Sep 1, 2026 (9d left)
See your match score & applyYou 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 pursue research or teaching-related scientific activities in your field of expertise and contribute your experience and knowledge to the scientific life of the Organization.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Skills
- Theoretical Particle Physics
- Research in Theoretical Physics
- Teaching Theoretical Physics
- Scientific Research
- Analytical Reasoning
- Theoretical Reasoning
- Scientific Knowledge Exchange
- International Scientific Collaboration
- Scientific Communication
- English Scientific Communication
- French Scientific Communication
Languages
English, French