Your responsibilities
Besides its main focus on fundamental research in particle physics CERN also establishes connections to other science fields. The EVERSE EU project's goal is to set up the European Virtual Institute for Research Software Excellence. CERN is partnering in this project in its role as a high energy physics research laboratory with other European institutions in biological, medical, environmental, social, human and other sciences.
Key aspects of EVERSE which are relevant to this job opening are:
A major objective of EVERSE will be to provide training, guidance and education for researchers and software developers across the above fields.
In your role as training coordinator you will join the Innovation section of the CERN IT department. Together with our partners you will work on the capacity building aspects of the project. Activities include:
Another important aspect of the activity will be the establishment of a framework for the recognition of researchers and research Software Engineers who engage in best practices of Software Engineering.
Your profile
Skills and/or knowledge
Excellent verbal and written English communication skillsWork experience as training coordinator or training facilitator Very good planning and organising, as well as didactic skillsExperience with modern training methodologies as well as e-learning platformsExperience in office software suites and setting up and design of web applicationsDiploma in Training Management combined with Software Engineering or vice versaFluent in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage.Eligibility criteria:
You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.You have a professional background in Training Management and/or Software Engineering (or a related field) and have either: a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.Job closing date: January 29 at 23:59 PM (midnight) CET.
Job reference: IT-GOV-INN-2023-144-GRAP
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Target start date: 01-March-2024
This position requires:
Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.What we offer
A monthly stipend ranging between 6194 and 6808 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.On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.About us
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