CERN Theoretical Physicist 2025

📖 About CERN Theoretical Physicist

The CERN Theoretical Physics Department (CERN-TH) has launched a talent pool recruitment exercise for Limited Duration (LD) research staff positions. This pool aims to define a list of pre-assessed and endorsed candidates that can be hired for future opportunities, determined by the needs of the organization.

CERN is looking for outstanding researchers in any of the areas of theoretical particle physics traditionally covered at CERN.

Opportunity Details:

• Date Published: October 8, 2025
• Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
• Category:
  • Postgraduate
  • Training
  • Postdoctoral
• Opportunity Location: Switzerland
• Sponsor Organization: European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)

🎁 Benefits of CERN Theoretical Physicist

• Funding will be available for accepted applicants.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Requirements

• Education: PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of theoretical physics or a related field.

Experience

• Demonstrated post-doctoral research activities which have led to scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Evidence of ability to make significant contributions to the work of the organization.

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge and application of computational and mathematical physics.
• Knowledge and application of particle physics phenomenology.
• Thorough knowledge of theoretical physics.

Behavioural Competencies

• Achieving Results.
• Solving Problems.
• Building Relationships.
• Creating Vision and Strategic Partnerships.

Language Skills

• Spoken and written English: Ability to draw up technical specifications and/or scientific reports and make oral presentations.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Interested candidates can apply through the application portal.
• Application Deadline: December 31, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the CERN Theoretical Physicist Opportunity.
• Apply directly via the CERN Application Portal.

This is an excellent opportunity for researchers in theoretical particle physics to contribute to CERN's groundbreaking work. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• Funding will be available for accepted applicants.