Job Reference: AFC-2014-2/FELL
Closing date:
01/09/2014
Role Description
The Fellowship Programme awards approximately 150 Fellowships per year. Around half are for research
work (experimental or theoretical physics) under a Senior Fellowship and half are for advanced
development work and related research in a broad range of applied science, computing and engineering
either under a Junior or a Senior Fellowship depending on the qualifications and experience of the
individual. Fellowships are intended for recent graduates from university or higher technical institutes, or
university postgraduates who want to work in a research group. Research fellows in experimental or
theoretical physics normally have terminated their studies for a doctorate (PhD or equivalent) while
Fellowships in applied science, computing and engineering are open to recent graduates at Bachelor level
and above. Fellowships are normally granted for two years initially, while extensions for part or all of a third
year are granted only in exceptional circumstances.
After having become familiar with the activities of the Laboratory, Fellows are encouraged to contribute to
bridging the gap between scientists and the general public by serving as CERN Guides typically 2 hours per
month. For further details, please follow this link
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Eligibility conditions
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You are a national of a CERN Member State. However, a limited number of positions are also
available to candidates from Non-Member States with a Senior profile. Non-Member State
candidates seeking a postdoc in Theoretical Physics should apply here.
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For nationals from Japan, please see our web page on the CERN-Japan Programme
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If you are applying in experimental or theoretical physics, you have a PhD (or are about to finish
your thesis).
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If you are applying in applied science, computing or engineering, you hold a university degree (BSc
level or above) or a technical engineer qualification (or are about to graduate).
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Candidates with an MSc or higher diploma should have no more than 10 years relevant experience
(after the MSc).
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Candidates with only a BSc or technical engineer diploma should have no more than 4 years
relevant experience.
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Candidates who are currently preparing a diploma are eligible to apply. However, they are
expected to have obtained their qualification by the time they take up their appointment at CERN.
CERN Staff members are not eligible to apply for a Fellowship.
Individuals who have have held a VIA contract at CERN are not eligible to apply for a Fellowship.
Please note that a person may only benefit from Fellow status at CERN for a maximum of 36 months. There
is no possibility of exceptions. The minimum duration of a Fellow contract is 6 months.
Documents required
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a Curriculum Vitae;
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a list of publications if relevant (for collaborations, please indicate simply the number of
publications and only provide details of the most important ones);
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a photocopy of the last (highest) qualification;
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three recent letters of recommendation to give as broad as possible overview of your academic
and/or professional achievements(*).
Candidates for research fellowships (Theoretical and Experimental Physics) should also include a CV
containing:
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A list of publications to which you have made significantly contributions;
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Conferences at which you have given presentations;
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Statement of research interests (if not already included in the application form.
Please do not upload your thesis nor your final project report.
The application and ALL supporting documents should reach CERN (or be submitted using the erecruitment system) by the closing date. (*) Please note: In the "Specific Information" of the application
form a link to forward to your THREE referees will be available (as well as in the email of acknowledgment
receipt). This link will allow them to submit their letters of recommendation in support of your application.
Letters should be in English or French and submitted by the deadline indicated. Applications which are
incomplete (e.g. missing reference letters) as of the closing date for a given meeting will not be considered.
Candidates who are re-applying for a Fellowship in any field should note that they will be asked to
provide new recommendation letters.
What We Offer
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Financial conditions: Fellows stipends are calculated individually - stipends are competitive and net
of tax.
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Leave: Fellows are entitled to 2.5 days paid leave per month.
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Insurance: Fellows are covered by CERN's comprehensive health scheme for themselves and their
dependents.
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Travel expenses: Fellows are entitled to travel expenses for themselves and their family (unless
stipulated otherwise on their contract).
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Fellows may be entitled to an installation grant, family allowance and child allowance. We also
offer help with finding suitable accommodation via the Housing Service
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Selection Procedure
Applications from candidates in particle physics are forwarded by us to the appropriate* National
Delegations in the Member States for appraisal. (*The appropriate National Delegation for each candidate
is usually considered to be the same as the passport nationality of the candidate. However, applications
from Member State candidates who did/are doing their PhD in a different Member State from their
passport nationality are generally submitted to that Delegation. If relevant, candidates should state their
preference of Member State on their application (in the "Motivation" section)). All applications for
Fellowships are considered by the Associates and Fellows Committee which meets twice per year, usually in
May and November. Successful applicants are normally expected to take up their appointments within 6
months of the relevant Selection Committee.