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Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization.

This is your Quest. Deepen your knowledge and expertise faster than anywhere else on earth. Take Part!

Are you passionate about engaging students in science and inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers? Are you an enthusiastic science educator who feels comfortable interacting with diverse audiences in English and in French? Are you excited to train volunteers from CERN’s scientific community to facilitate engaging educational activities?
Join the CERN Science Gateway education team as a science educator!

CERN has an opening as part of the Quest Programme in the Teacher & Student Programmes (TSP) Section in the Education, Communication and Outreach (ECO) group in the International Relations (IR) sector.

CERN Science Gateway (sciencegateway.cern) is an emblematic education and outreach facility that will open in summer 2023 and enable people of all ages and backgrounds to engage in the discoveries, the science and the technologies of CERN. CERN Science Gateway’s educational activities include a) lab workshops that will allow visitors aged 5+ years to explore their scientific curiosity by learning how to conduct scientific investigations, b) interactive science shows that will allow visitors to explore the exciting stories and scientific methods behind major advances in science and technology, and c) online learning activities and resources.

As a science educator during the opening, testing, and advancement phase of Science Gateway you will

• Contribute to the iterative development, testing, implementation, and evaluation of CERN Science Gateway’s educational offer,
• Develop support material for teachers to help prepare students for their visit to CERN Science Gateway as well as follow-up materials to deepen the learning experience;
• Develop, implement, and evaluate effective training and coaching sessions for volunteers from CERN’s scientific community;
• Facilitate and review hands-on science workshops for diverse groups of learners in the education labs and perform awe-inspiring experiments on stage in the context of science shows;
• Work closely with the CERN Science Gateway team and the wider CERN community to explore new avenues for future educational activities and adapt them for special events at CERN and beyond.

Eligibility criteria:

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State;
• You have a Master’s degree and between 2 and 6 years’ experience or PhD with up to 3 years of relevant experience in science education or other related fields;
• You should have a working knowledge of English and French.

Skills and/or knowledge:

• Experience in science education; experience in particle physics education is as asset;
• Experience in communicating science to diverse audiences including young learners aged 5-12 years;
• Experience with enquiry-based learning approaches;
• Desire and ability to work in a team within a large international organisation;
• Fast learner capable of rapidly and effectively grasping new concepts;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to adjust to different audiences;
• Sound working knowledge of English and French; any other language is an asset.

What we offer: 

• An employment contract of in principle 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months;
• On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French;
• A monthly stipend ranging between 6050 and 6650 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax);
• Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund;
• Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract;
• 30 days of paid leave per year.

 How to Apply:

You will need the following documents to complete your application:

• A CV;
• A scanned PDF of your most recent relevant qualification;
• We recommend to add two recent letters of recommendation, giving an overview of your academic and/or professional achievements. You can upload these letters at the time of application if you have them to hand. You will also be provided with a link as soon as you have submitted your application to forward to your referees to upload their letters confidentially.

The earliest expected start date for selected candidates is May 2023.

Ready to take part? Then please submit your application by 23 January 2023 at  midnight (12.00 AM CEST).