Administrative Studentship

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

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State (excluding Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for 2026 start date).
• 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 need to provide your CV (English or French).
• An academic reference letter is optional.
• An academic transcript is optional.
• Any document you consider relevant to your application.

Skills

• Office Applications
• Digital Tools Creation
• Administrative Support
• Practical Training
• Teamwork in Multicultural Setting
• Communications Skills
• On-the-job learning
• Project contribution

Languages

English, French