Join the Linux system administration team for the accelerator control system and contribute to the evolution of the core platform by implementing new storage services, based upon a high-end commercial storage appliance. You will work closely with experienced system administrators, infrastructure experts and software engineers, including collaborations with the CERN IT department and Computer Security team. This will be an opportunity to gain valuable experience in a unique and exciting environment.

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.