Non-Member State Postdoctoral Fellowships Programme in Switzerland

CERN offers Non-Member State Fellowship Programme in Theoretical Physics awards two postdoctoral Fellowships per year. Fellowships are granted for one year initially and are normally extended for a second year. Application should be submitted till 1^St December 2013.

Study Subject (s): Fellowships are provided in the field of theoretical physics.
Course Level: The Fellowships are available for pursuing postdoctoral level.
Scholarship Provider: CERN
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland

Eligibility:  Students should not be a national of a CERN Member State. Nationals of the CERN Member States (irrespective of their current place of study and/or residence) should apply to the 'standard' Fellowship Programme.
-Students have a PhD (or are about to finish your thesis) and are looking for a postdoctoral position.
-Students have a maximum of 10 years of research experience after the degree which gives access to doctoral programmes (MSc or equivalent).

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of non CERN Member State can apply for these fellowships.

Scholarship Description: The Non-Member State Fellowship Programme in Theoretical Physics awards two postdoctoral Fellowships per year. Fellowships are intended for young University level postgraduates who want to work in a research group. Fellowships are granted for one year initially and are normally extended for a second year.

Number of award(s): Two postdoctoral fellowships are awarded per year.

Duration of award (s): Fellowships are for one year initially and are normally extended for a second year.

 What does it cover? 
- Financial conditions: Fellows salaries are calculated individually – salaries are competitive and tax-free.
-Leave: Fellows are entitled to 2.5 days paid leave per month.
-Insurance: Fellows are covered by CERN's comprehensive health scheme for themselves and their dependents.
-Travel expenses: Fellows are entitled to travel expenses for themselves and their family (unless stipulated otherwise on their contract).
-Fellows may be entitled to an installation grant, family allowance and child allowance. We also offer help with finding suitable accommodation via the Housing Service.

Selection criteria:  Not Known

Notification:  Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by email, fax or post.
-a completed electronic application form a Curriculum Vitae
-a list of publications if relevant (for collaborations, please indicate simply the number of publications and only provide details of the most important ones)
-a photocopy of the last (highest) qualification
-a short (half page) description of your motivation for coming to CERN
-three letters of recommendation to give as broad as possible overview of your academic and/or professional achievements.
A short description of your research interests. The application and all supporting documents should reach CERN (or be submitted using the e-recruitment system) by the closing date. Candidates should upload their documents such as their curriculum vitae, publications, research interests etc. directly into our e-recruitment system (e-RT). Recommendation letters can also be uploaded directly or sent to the Recruitment Service by email, fax or postal mail . Candidates will receive an automatic email when these documents are attached to their application.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1^st December 2013.

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scho2192 07 Aug, 2013

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