Administrative Studentship, Geneva, Switzerland

What you'll do

You'll gain practical experience in an international and multicultural environment while learning how administration supports world-leading scientific research. As an Administrative Student, you'll develop your skills, contribute to real projects and discover how your studies translate into meaningful work.

Your responsibilities

• Learn from and assist experienced professionals in your field of study.
• Support daily operations by preparing documents, analysing data or helping coordinate activities.
• Take part in day-to-day support activities under close supervision.
• Collaborate and exchange ideas within an international and multidisciplinary team.

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Your profile

• You are currently studying in Administration, Communication, Finance, Human Resources, Law, Logistics, Procurement, or a related 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.

Your skills

• A good understanding of office software and digital tools relevant to your studies.
• Curiosity, precision and a proactive attitude towards learning.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.

Ideal start date: 01/01/2027

Contract duration (in months): 2 to 12

Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

Global Benefits at CERN

• A monthly allowance of 3486 Swiss Francs (tax free).
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Coverage by CERN's comprehensive Health Insurance scheme (the contribution will be automatically deducted from your allowance).
• Family supplement to subsistence allowance, depending on your individual circumstances.
• Travel expenses to Geneva upon joining CERN, depending on your individual circumstances.

Let's get you ready

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State. Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
• You have completed at least 18 months of your studies (3 semesters) in the respective field at the time of the selection. PhD students or holders are not eligible.
• You have a good knowledge of English or French.
• You remain enrolled as a full-time student during your studentship.

You will need these documents to complete your application

• Your CV (English or French)
• An academic reference letter (optional)
• An academic transcript (optional)
• Any document you consider relevant to your application