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      Research Fellow (ATLAS) - Research Fellow CERN Employee Review

      4.0
      Apr 3, 2016
      Research fellow
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      -world-class science. Nobel laureates. Cutting-edge technology. -smart and friendly peers. -great reputation

      Cons

      -culture of workaholism, poor work-life balance -not much help to transition to next job at the end of the contract -quotas per citizenship country for reaching higher-level positions

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      CERN Response
      10y
      Thank you for your positive review. According to the majority of our employees, CERN has a very healthy work-life balance so we regret to learn that you don't share this opinion. Also by providing career transition measures we try and make our employees transition to their next step in their careers as smooth as possible. In addition, no national quotas apply for any positions at CERN apart for the Summer student programme. We really appreciate all of your comments and wish you the best for the rest. Rock on too!

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      5.0
      Apr 22, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      The employment process is very smooth and supportive. The technical team interviewed me for technical skills, and the HR is very supportive and helpful. Especially I haven't been employed by CERN previously, so I have a lot of questions. The employment team is very helpful and answered all my questions patiently. Also I like the job and my work very much.

      Cons

      Maybe the primary communication method could be email instead of phone calls? I sometimes miss phone calls, but will check every email.

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      5.0
      Oct 16, 2025
      Anonymous intern
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Interesting work and projects Talented work force Lots of opportunities to learn

      Cons

      Expensive area Should learn French to an intermediate level

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