Company Description

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter – fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization.

Job Description

Are you interested in science and culture, and keen to further develop your interests by joining one of the leading arts and physics programme?

Come and join the Arts at CERN team in the International Relations sector!

Arts at CERN is the arts programme of CERN, created to foster the dialogue between arts and physics. Artists across all creative disciplines are invited to experience the way the big questions about our universe are pursued by fundamental science. Our goals are to inspire significant exchanges between artists and physicists, and to participate in an international cultural community eager to connect with CERN.

Arts at CERN is part the Arts and Public Events Curation (APC) section in the Education, Communications and Outreach (ECO) group of the International Relations (IR) sector.

We have a 12-month origin graduate position for the role of an Arts at CERN Junior Officer.

Tasks and Responsibilities include:

• Assist the Arts at CERN team with the organisation of the annual programme of residencies, special guests, exhibitions, and events at Arts at CERN.
• Provide substantive administrative and coordination support to the curator and head of Arts at CERN.
• Communicate and engage with the science community, scientists, engineers, and all staff at CERN, in order to participate in Arts at CERN programmes.
• Contribute to the organisation of the programmes of Arts at CERN,
• Contribute to the administrative tasks of Arts at CERN:
  • Making travels and booking accommodation when necessary.
  • Ensuring the continued smooth operations: welcoming visitors, scheduling visits, and provide information by answering questions and requests via email or phone calls.
  • Support on the preparation of documents, presentation materials, and facilities for meetings.

Qualifications/skills required

Eligibility criteria:

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
• You have graduated, or are about to graduate, with a university degree (BSc or MSc) level and have no more than 2 years’ relevant experience after obtaining your MSc degree;
• Kindly note that experience prior to the latest obtained degree will not be taken into account for the calculation of your overall years of experience.

Essential skills and experience:

• Interest in the relevance of science in culture and society.
• The candidate could have Social Sciences, STEM or Administration studies background.
• Great initiative, excellent communication skills, and aptitude to welcome visitors and guests from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• A strong interest and motivation for joining a dynamic team and contribute to its efforts and vision.
• Experience in administrative tasks and secretarial work would be an advantage.
• Ready to learn fast and gain skills that can be applied to the job.
• A team player, ready to work with others, gaining trust and collaboration, as well as able to work autonomously when required.
• Demonstrating flexibility, adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
• Must be proficient in English, proficiency in French is also an advantage.
• Having a valid driver’ license would be an advantage.
• The candidate could have Social Sciences, STEM or Administration studies background.

In addition to your CV and the application form, your application can include a short motivational letter explaining the reasons why you would like to join the team of Arts at CERN, and what values you would bring to it.

This vacancy is within the CERN Graduate Programme – Early Career professionals (Origin).
An extension of the contract of up to 3 years may be given.

The earliest expected start date of the post is 01.11.2024.

For further details and to submit your application, please, go to the CERN Graduate Programme pages