Within the HSE-ENV group the selected Graduate will contribute to CERNs greenhouse gas accounting decarbonisation strategy and energy regulatory monitoring.
Your responsibilities
1. Carbon Footprint & Greenhouse Gas Accounting
- Support the annual update of CERNs greenhouse gas inventory (Scopes 1 2 and 3).
- In collaboration with IPT propose a solution to increase Scope 3 data granularity CERN Departments.
- Update emission factors.
- Contribute to the update of emission projections for the HL-LHC and FCC-ee phases.
- Support scenario analysis for future emission trajectories.
2. Decarbonisation Strategy Support
- Develop and implement procedures to ensure complete data traceability for decarbonisation initiatives.
- Support the assessment of reduction potentials and implementation feasibility.
- Investigate the potential of new decarbonisation specific KPIs.
3. Energy Management Support
- Lead the update of regulatory watch activities to ensure compliance with evolving energy standards and directives.
- Assist in the preparation of documentation related to ISO 50001.
- Contribute to audit preparation and follow-up of action plans.
- As required support energy data analysis and energy review activities.
4. PESS & Project Support
- Contribute to weekly situation points.
Your profile
Skills
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Experience with data analysis tools (Excel Python or similar).
- Knowledge of carbon accounting and/or LCA methodologies is an asset.
- Ability to work autonomously and interact with multiple stakeholders.
- Spoken and written English or French with a commitment to learn the other language.
Eligibility criteria:
- You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
- By the application deadline you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Energy and Climate Engineering (Energy Systems Climate Science) Environmental Engineering Industrial Ecology (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelors or Masters degree.
- You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
- Applicants without University degree are not eligible.
- Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.
Additional Information :
Job closing date: 13.04.2026 at 23:59 CEST.
Contract duration: 24 months with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Job flexibility: Hybrid
Target start date: 01-July-2026
This position involves:
Job reference: HSE-ENV-ECGRAE
Field of work: Health Safety and Environment
Benchmark job: 200070 - Health Safety and Environment Engineer
Global Benefits
- A monthly stipend between 5266-5793 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree.
- 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
- Coverage by CERNs comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself your spouse and children) and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
- Family child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
- A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
- Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
- On-the-job and formal training including language classes.
Overview of CERN - Discover a world where the impossible is made possible!
At CERN the European Organization for Nuclear Research we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering technical scientific and administrative fields. Together we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.
Every day we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation and it remains central to our mission and continued success.
If you are ready to be part of a dynamic inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe! TAKE PART!
More information about us here:
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Within the HSE-ENV group the selected Graduate will contribute to CERNs greenhouse gas accounting decarbonisation strategy and energy regulatory monitoring.Your responsibilities1. Carbon Footprint & Greenhouse Gas AccountingSupport the annual update of CERNs greenhouse gas inventory (Scopes 1 2 and ...
Within the HSE-ENV group the selected Graduate will contribute to CERNs greenhouse gas accounting decarbonisation strategy and energy regulatory monitoring.
Your responsibilities
1. Carbon Footprint & Greenhouse Gas Accounting
- Support the annual update of CERNs greenhouse gas inventory (Scopes 1 2 and 3).
- In collaboration with IPT propose a solution to increase Scope 3 data granularity CERN Departments.
- Update emission factors.
- Contribute to the update of emission projections for the HL-LHC and FCC-ee phases.
- Support scenario analysis for future emission trajectories.
2. Decarbonisation Strategy Support
- Develop and implement procedures to ensure complete data traceability for decarbonisation initiatives.
- Support the assessment of reduction potentials and implementation feasibility.
- Investigate the potential of new decarbonisation specific KPIs.
3. Energy Management Support
- Lead the update of regulatory watch activities to ensure compliance with evolving energy standards and directives.
- Assist in the preparation of documentation related to ISO 50001.
- Contribute to audit preparation and follow-up of action plans.
- As required support energy data analysis and energy review activities.
4. PESS & Project Support
- Contribute to weekly situation points.
Your profile
Skills
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Experience with data analysis tools (Excel Python or similar).
- Knowledge of carbon accounting and/or LCA methodologies is an asset.
- Ability to work autonomously and interact with multiple stakeholders.
- Spoken and written English or French with a commitment to learn the other language.
Eligibility criteria:
- You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
- By the application deadline you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Energy and Climate Engineering (Energy Systems Climate Science) Environmental Engineering Industrial Ecology (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelors or Masters degree.
- You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
- Applicants without University degree are not eligible.
- Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.
Additional Information :
Job closing date: 13.04.2026 at 23:59 CEST.
Contract duration: 24 months with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Job flexibility: Hybrid
Target start date: 01-July-2026
This position involves:
Job reference: HSE-ENV-ECGRAE
Field of work: Health Safety and Environment
Benchmark job: 200070 - Health Safety and Environment Engineer
Global Benefits
- A monthly stipend between 5266-5793 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree.
- 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
- Coverage by CERNs comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself your spouse and children) and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
- Family child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
- A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
- Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
- On-the-job and formal training including language classes.
Overview of CERN - Discover a world where the impossible is made possible!
At CERN the European Organization for Nuclear Research we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering technical scientific and administrative fields. Together we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.
Every day we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation and it remains central to our mission and continued success.
If you are ready to be part of a dynamic inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe! TAKE PART!
More information about us here:
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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