Technical Studentship Intern - Electrical / Electronics Engineering
About the job
- You are currently studying in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, 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.
- You need a good understanding of electrical engineering or electronics fundamentals relevant to your studies.
- You need curiosity, precision, and a proactive attitude toward learning.
- You need good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.
- You must be a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State; applications from Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot, and Croatian nationals cannot currently be considered because the applicable ceiling has been reached.
- You must have completed at least 18 months of your studies (three semesters) in the respective field at the time of selection. PhD students or holders are not eligible.
- You must have a good knowledge of English or French.
- You must remain enrolled as a full-time student during your studentship.
- You must provide a CV in English or French and any document considered relevant to your application. An academic reference letter and academic transcript are optional.
- Learn from and assist experienced engineers, technicians, and scientists in your field of study.
- Contribute to ongoing projects involving installation, testing, or maintenance of electrical and electronic systems.
- Take part in day-to-day technical activities under close supervision.
- Collaborate and exchange ideas within an international and multidisciplinary team.
About the company
CERN operates the Large Hadron Collider, the world's largest particle accelerator, through an international collaboration of 25 member states. Its four major experiments—ALICE, ATLAS, CMS, and LHCb—probe fundamental questions about matter and the universe, leading to discoveries like the Higgs boson. What sets CERN apart is its role as a neutral ground for global scientific cooperation, having also given rise to the World Wide Web. The goal is to advance humanity's understanding of the fundamental laws of nature.
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5,001-10,000
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Headquarters
Meyrin, Switzerland
Founded
1954
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What believers are saying
- September 2026 Signaloid joined openlab, expanding CERN’s HPC partnerships around Monte Carlo acceleration.
- September 2026 CNPEM expanded FCC and ALICE 3 magnet collaboration, doubling trained Brazilian staff.
- August 2026 positron-source tests advanced FCC feasibility, strengthening CERN’s 2028 project-decision case.
What critics are saying
- CERN needs billions by 2028 for FCC; failed fundraising kills the post-LHC flagship.
- RHEL migration for 2,200 control computers by December 2026 exposes brittle legacy hardware.
- FCC governance and public consultations stretch through 2026; delays shrink time before 2030 LHC transitions.
What makes CERN unique
- CERN owns the world’s deepest accelerator and rare 27-kilometer superconducting operations expertise.
- CERN openlab tests industrial hardware like Signaloid, turning particle-physics workloads into vendor validation.
- The FCC program combines magnets, detectors, and computing into one integrated megaproject platform.
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Signaloid joins the "Heterogeneous Architectures Testbed" at CERN openlab to explore the future of scientific computing. The British computer company Signaloid has joined CERN openlab, a public-private partnership in which CERN evaluates new information technologies for scientific computing. As part of the collaboration, CERN and Signaloid will evaluate Signaloid's "Distribution-Extended Compute Hardware" (UxHw) technology in the "Heterogeneous Architectures Testbed" at CERN openlab, which is researching new processor technologies for future scientific computing infrastructures. Last modified 01.10.2026, 01:16
CNPEM and CERN collaborate on 91km collider magnet technology. The Brazilian National Center for Energy and Materials Research (CNPEM) is expanding its collaboration with CERN on critical magnet technology for future particle physics projects. New agreements formalize CNPEM's contribution to prototypes for the 91-kilometer Future Circular Collider (FCC) and the ALICE 3 detector, while doubling the number of Brazilian professionals training at CERN to ten, the company says. The partnership will focus on developing dipolar magnets for the FCC's transport line and a superconducting solenoid for ALICE 3, with a prototyping phase estimated at 5.1 million Swiss francs. CNPEM and CERN expand collaboration on Future Circular Collider prototypes. The development of a superconducting magnet measuring approximately four meters in diameter and seven meters in length is now underway thanks to expanded collaboration between CNPEM and CERN. This large-scale magnet forms a key component of the proposed 91-kilometer Future Circular Collider (FCC), with CNPEM contributing to its design and prototyping as an "in-kind" contribution, according to the agreement. The partnership signifies a deepening commitment to particle physics technology and a recognition of Brazilian expertise in the field. CNPEM will now send ten professionals to CERN for training, doubling the initial cohort of five technical collaborators who began their work in 2025 and are now entering their second year of the program. These individuals are actively involved in projects related to the FCC and the High-Luminosity LHC, the ongoing modernization of the existing Large Hadron Collider. A second group is scheduled to arrive at CERN in January 2027 for an initial year-long placement. The expanded program aims to foster international collaboration and facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge, allowing Brazilian professionals to gain experience with technologies. Stated officials during the signing ceremony held at CERN headquarters in Switzerland. Salvatore Mele, head of relations with non-member states at CERN and special advisor for relations with Brazil and Chile, further emphasized the long-term benefits of the partnership. ALICE 3 detector: CNPEM to develop superconducting solenoid prototypes. CNPEM will contribute to the construction and testing of prototypes for the superconducting solenoid planned for the ALICE 3 detector, a project funded with an estimated 5.1 million Swiss francs for qualification of superconducting conductors and insulation systems. This phase includes trials of manufacturing techniques and the building of a demonstrator coil, marking a significant expansion of Brazilian involvement in large-scale particle physics projects. The solenoid, a cylindrical electromagnet, will measure particle characteristics by analyzing the curvature of their trajectories within the ALICE 3 detector, designed to study particles produced by collisions at the Large Hadron Collider. The collaboration aims for project construction and testing to occur in Brazil, coordinated by CNPEM and involving multiple national companies, with the complete magnet fabrication contingent on successful prototyping and a subsequent agreement addendum, according to the company. "É um ímã supercondutor de grande porte, com cerca de quatro metros de diâmetro e sete metros de comprimento. Trabalhamos no projeto conceitual desde o ano passado como uma contribuição "in-kind" do CNPEM ao CERN/ALICE," explains James Citadini, Deputy Director of Technology at CNPEM, detailing that an international review in early October will assess the conceptual design before prototyping begins. This builds on CNPEM's experience with the Sirius light source and other projects, allowing them to contribute to challenges presented by both the FCC and ALICE 3. CERN's expertise in superconducting technology, honed over decades of building magnets for particle accelerators, is increasingly relevant to quantum computing development; the organization's Quantum Technology Initiative applies this knowledge to qubit development and participates in the EU Quantum Flagship, the firm reports. The organization, founded in 1954 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, also recently developed six Timepix chips deployed on NASA's Artemis II mission to measure radiation exposure, demonstrating a broadening scope beyond pure particle physics. "Novos acordos abrangem protótipos para o futuro colisor FCC e para o detector ALICE 3, além da ampliação de programa de formação de profissionais brasileiros," confirms the agreements formalizing CNPEM's expanded role. The scale of the Future Circular Collider is now drawing deeper contributions from Brazilian researchers; CNPEM will develop prototypes for dipolar magnets essential to the 91-kilometer accelerator's transport line, the company states. These magnets will guide particle trajectories, a critical function for maintaining beam stability within the massive facility, and represent a significant expansion of CNPEM's role beyond initial agreements. This expanded partnership also encompasses prototype development for a superconducting solenoid intended for the ALICE detector, a planned upgrade to the Large Hadron Collider. The solenoid will be integral to ALICE 3's ability to study the quark-gluon plasma, a state of matter thought to have existed shortly after the Big Bang, and builds on CNPEM's growing involvement in both accelerator and detector technologies. CNPEM's commitment extends beyond hardware; a doubling of the professional training program will send an additional five specialists to CERN for extended periods, increasing the total number of Brazilian professionals embedded within the European organization to ten. This sustained investment in personnel development reflects a strategic effort to foster long-term collaboration and build Brazilian capacity in particle physics. CNPEM contributions leverage Sirius expertise for particle physics projects. The scale of the Future Circular Collider is now drawing deeper contributions from Brazilian researchers; CNPEM will develop prototypes for dipolar magnets essential to the 91-kilometer accelerator's transport line. This sustained investment in personnel development reflects a strategic effort to foster long-term collaboration and build Brazilian capacity in particle physics. Stay current See today's quantum computing news on Quantum Zeitgeist for the latest breakthroughs in qubits, hardware, algorithms, and industry deals.
CERN pivoting away 2200 computers from Red Hat to Debian. September 22, 2026 CERN is transitioning 2200 accelerator control computers from RHEL to Debian by the end of 2026. At MiniDebConf Winterthur, Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire/ European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) engineers Federico Vaga and Nikos Tsipinakis detailed the organisation's plan for migrating over 2200 particle accelerator control computers and embedded systems from Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) to Debian 13 ('Trixie') by the end of this year. The primary trigger was Red Hat's progressive tightening of compiler microarchitecture baselines. CERN's accelerator infrastructure manages more than 2200 specialised front-end computers and 17,000 embedded devices. When Red Hat builds RHEL, it picks a minimum central processing unit (CPU) generation the software will run on. RHEL 9's upstream microarchitecture mandates already obsolete CERN's oldest boards, the kind running chips like Intel's legacy Core 2 Duo and Ivy Bridge, which comprise about 47 percent of their fleet. Staying on RHEL would force CERN to replace functional legacy hardware and redesign custom circuit boards at an estimated cost of CHF 5.4 million (US$6.58 million). CERN selected Debian because it supports older 64-bit hardware, offers a massive software library, and works well with industrial tools. Also, built-in real-time updates in the Linux kernel allow Debian to run time-sensitive systems without needing specialized software. The accelerator control group is targeting Debian 13 ('Trixie') with the completion of the migration slated for the fourth quarter of 2026. Both CERN engineers emphasised that the migration is strictly scoped to accelerator control hardware; in other words, CERN's petabyte-sized compute farms and Tier-0 grid infrastructure will continue on AlmaLinux and RHEL.
INFN, CERN launch fifth Art&Science masterclass for students. Thirty students are now experiencing particle physics at CERN, having won a national competition as part of the fifth edition of the Art&Science Across Italy project. The masterclass is a collaboration between the Italian National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN), CERN, and the University of Naples Federico II, and builds on a program that has engaged approximately 5,000 students from 146 Italian schools. These students created over 800 artworks interpreting scientific concepts through artistic expression. This initiative connects young people with scientific research by valuing individual talents and interests, fostering a blend of science, art, and creativity. Fifth Art&Science masterclass launches at CERN with INFN collaboration. The fifth edition of the Art&Science Across Italy masterclass commenced at CERN this week, offering an immersive experience for 30 students selected through a national competition. Participants are visiting key locations within CERN's facilities, gaining firsthand exposure to major particle physics experiments and engaging in specialized seminars and workshops designed to connect scientific research with artistic expression. Organizers designed the week to foster collaboration and networking among students who share a passion for both disciplines, extending beyond formal scientific and educational activities. The project interprets scientific themes through artistic mediums, allowing students to demonstrate their understanding in new ways. Approximately 5,000 students from 146 schools across Italy contributed over 800 artworks during the 2024-2026 edition, and their work was showcased in 16 local exhibitions before a national competition determined the masterclass attendees. The program's two-year structure begins with seminars, workshops, and visits to scientific museums and laboratories. This culminates in a creative phase where students, working in groups, produce art inspired by the scientific topics explored. To date, the initiative has engaged over 16,000 students from 15 Italian regions, facilitated by researchers from INFN sections and participating universities. Stay current See today's quantum computing news on Quantum Zeitgeist for the latest breakthroughs in qubits, hardware, algorithms, and industry deals.
CI member brings "Hollywood Physics" to Germany's KIMIKO Festival. CI expert Professor Carsten P Welsch from the University of Liverpool was invited by CERN to contribute to this year's KIMIKO Festival in Aachen, Germany, as part of the CERN Science Hub at the festival's Science & Tech program. KIMIKO brings together music, culture, technology and ideas on RWTH Aachen's Campus Melaten. Through the CERN Festival Program, cutting-edge science was brought into the heart of the festival environment, giving visitors the opportunity to meet researchers, take part in interactive activities and explore major questions in modern physics in an informal setting. Prof Welsch contributed a public talk entitled "Hollywood Physics", using popular films and series as a starting point to explore what science fiction gets right, what it gets wrong, and where real accelerator science can be even more surprising than the movies. The talk used examples from superhero films and popular culture to introduce audiences to particle accelerators, antimatter, new technologies and the real-world applications of accelerator research. The presentation moved from familiar screen references to some of the most exciting areas of modern physics and technology. Topics included the High Luminosity Large Hadron Collider at CERN, the use of proton and ion beams in cancer treatment, the creation of new elements, particle traps, antimatter experiments and medical imaging techniques such as positron emission tomography. By connecting these ideas to film and television, Professor Welsch showed how accelerator science is central to discovery science, and at the same time underpins technologies that can benefit society, from healthcare to advanced materials and future research infrastructures. Prof Welsch said: "Popular culture gives us a wonderful way to start conversations about physics. Many people may never choose to attend a traditional science lecture, but they are curious about films, superheroes, antimatter or the idea of parallel worlds. Events such as KIMIKO allow us to meet audiences where they are and show that accelerator science is creative, relevant and full of human stories." The invitation reflects the long-standing commitment of Prof Welsch and his QUASAR Group to communicating accelerator science to broad and diverse audiences. Based at the University of Liverpool and the Cockcroft Institute, the group has developed a wide program of outreach and public engagement, including accelerator workshops, public lectures, school activities, symposia and imaginative formats such as "Physics of Star Wars". These activities aim to make the benefits of accelerator research accessible and understandable, while inspiring young people and non-specialist audiences to engage with science. The group's outreach work highlights how accelerators help researchers investigate the fundamental structure of matter, develop new technologies, support medical innovation and address wider societal challenges. Prof Welsch's KIMIKO contribution is part of this wider effort to take accelerator science beyond specialist settings. By presenting physics in a festival environment, the event created space for conversations with audiences who might not normally encounter CERN research, and demonstrated how science communication can be engaging, inclusive and rooted in everyday cultural experiences. Further information: