u/Clutterfunk38

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"Candidates with a PhD are not eligible", why?

Hey there,

As the title suggests, I would like to know why candidates holding a PhD cannot apply to engineering positions at CERN.

I have a double master's degree in HSE/Risk Management and Nuclear Physics, and I am thinking about doing a PhD just for the unique research experience and personal development it offers. Nothing more.

I don't plan to work in research after that but simply work as an engineer, most likely in HSE or any related safety role in a nuclear environment, depending on the available opportunities.

Why wouldn't it be possible?

Last year, I completed a 5 months Short-Term Internship at the ATLAS Safety Office and really enjoyed my time there. I even got a recommendation letter from my tutors. Therefore, I would genuinely be interested in returning and working at CERN in a related position.

Any explanation, insight or advice from staff or collaborators would be really appreciated.
Thanks for reading me :)

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u/Clutterfunk38 — 3 days ago