CERN openlab is a unique public-private partnership that provides a structured and collaborative framework enabling industry and research organisations to engage directly with CERN researchers. Through this framework, CERN openlab not only fosters scientific and technological collaboration but also facilitates industry participation and strategic investment in cutting-edge research and innovation on ICT, including computing and storage technologies, AI and HPC.

At its core, CERN openlab promotes the co-development of innovative solutions through close collaboration between scientific researchers and industry partners. Acting as an incubator for emerging technologies, it serves as a dynamic hub where CERN and its partners jointly push the boundaries of information and communication technologies.

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.
• By the application deadline, you have a master’s degree with 2 to 6 years of professional experience since graduation or a PhD with a maximum of 3 years of professional experience since graduation. You are not eligible with only a bachelor’s degree.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.