Job Description
Your responsibilities
CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, is one of the world's foremost centres for scientific inquiry. Our mission is to explore fundamental questions about the universe while advancing the boundaries of science and technology for the benefit of all.
We are announcing a new Artificial Intelligence collaboration between CERN, the World Food Program (WFP), and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST). This alliance aims to leverage CERN's AI algorithms, LIST's expertise in Earth Observation (EO) and crop modelling, and WFP's program capabilities to address food insecurity and hunger issues. A primary goal will be predicting extreme precipitations, aligning with ongoing efforts like the ECMWF WeatherGenerator project.
As a successful applicant, you will join a multidisciplinary team focused on using AI for building and crop damage assessment, weather modelling, and forecasting.
Your profile
Skills:
* Proven experience with Machine Learning and Deep Learning frameworks such as PyTorch.
* Experience in developing, training, and optimizing Deep Learning models.
* Knowledge of transformer-based architectures.
* Experience with Earth System data is a plus.
* Fluent in English, both spoken and written, with a willingness to learn French.
Eligibility criteria:
* You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
* You hold a degree in Computer Science or a related field and have:
o a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of professional experience after graduation;
o or a PhD with no more than 3 years of professional experience after graduation.
* You have not previously held a CERN fellow or graduate contract.
Additional Information
Job closing date: 05.08.2025 at 23:59 CEST
Contract duration: 24 months, with possible extension up to 36 months.
Working hours: 40 hours/week
Target start date: 01-October-2025
Job reference: IT-FTI-CDS-2025-113-GRAP
Field of work: Data Science & Data Analytics
What we offer
* A monthly stipend between 6287 and 6911 Swiss Francs (net of tax).
* Coverage by CERN's health scheme (for yourself, spouse, and children) and membership in the CERN Pension Fund.
* Additional benefits such as installation grants, family allowances, and travel expenses, depending on circumstances.
* 30 days of paid leave per year.
* Training opportunities at CERN, including language courses in English and French.
About us
CERN is probing the fundamental structure of the universe using the world's largest scientific instruments. We study fundamental particles and their interactions to understand the laws of nature. Learn more at http://home.cern.
Join us in our Quest for discovery and contribute your expertise to groundbreaking projects. Develop your skills and knowledge in a dynamic environment with world-class experts.
Begin your CERN Quest. Take Part!
Diversity is a core value at CERN, central to our success. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce.
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