CERN is looking for an Energy & Climate Analyst (French-speaking)

What you'll do

Within the HSE-ENV group, the selected Graduate will contribute to CERN’s greenhouse gas accounting, decarbonisation strategy and energy regulatory monitoring.

Your responsibilities

• Support the annual update of CERN's 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Contribute to weekly situation points.

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Your profile

• Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, Python or similar).
• Your studies focused on Energy and Climate Engineering (Energy Systems, Climate Science), Environmental Engineering, Industrial Ecology (or a related field)..

Your skills

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• 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.

Ideal start date: 01/07/2026

Contract duration (in months): 24

Job flexibility: Hybrid

Employment conditions

• A valid driving licence.

Global Benefits at CERN

• 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 CERN’s 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.

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Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State. Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
• By the application deadline, you have a maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation in the respective field and your highest educational qualification is either a bachelor’s or master’s degree. You must have a university degree and can’t hold a PhD.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.

You will need these documents to complete your application

• Your CV (English or French)
• A copy of your most relevant diploma or a certificate of achievement from your school (if you don't yet have your paper diploma)
• Any document you consider relevant to your application

Your CERN Department

The HSE Department drives CERN’s Safety Policy, promoting a corporate and preventive Safety culture across the Organization.

It provides expertise and support in radiological and conventional safety as well as environmental protection. The Department also manages emergency services, including the CERN Fire and Rescue Service and Medical Service.

Overview of CERN

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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.

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