Traineeships at Fusion for Energy

With a multicultural team of over 450 professionals, including engineers, physicists, project managers, and administrative staff located in Barcelona (Spain), Cadarache (France), and Garching (Germany), F4E is the European Union organisation managing Europe’s contribution to ITER, the biggest scientific experiment on the path to fusion energy.

The F4E Traineeship Programme offers university graduates the chance to contribute to the work of F4E and gain first-hand professional experience in various technical areas, engineering, project and contracts management, market intelligence, people’s management, etc

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We are looking for motivated new talents with diverse academic and professional backgrounds to offer them one-year paid traineeships, provided they hold a university degree of at least three years by the closing date of applications. 

The Programme is driven by a constant demand for students. Whether you are an engineer, physicist, lawyer, HR specialist, communicator, project manager, or have expertise in business administration or commercial and finance, we want YOU to join F4E! 

Furthermore, it promotes an Inclusivity and Diversity policy by opening positions not only to European Union graduates but also to Ukrainians and candidates with physical disabilities.

Apply here: https://fusionforenergy.europa.eu/traineeships/

Deadline to apply: Monday, 10th of June 2024, 23:59 PM (CET+1)

Eligibility criteria

- To be national of a Member State of the European Union. This call is also open to candidates from Ukraine.
- Have obtained a university degree within the last three (3) years before the closing date for applications.
- Have a good knowledge of English, minimum level B2 according to Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR).
- Have never been a trainee (paid or unpaid) and/or have never had any other kind of employment in any European Institution before.

Joining F4E means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in fusion research. Whether you’re stationed in Barcelona, Cadarache, or Garching, you’ll enjoy a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Duration

Minimum 6 to maximum 12 months, with the possibility of renewal. 

Benefits

The selected trainees receive a monthly grant, not subject to tax, according to the cost-of-living of each location as follows:

€ 1 206.36 Euros if assigned to Barcelona,
€ 1 501.96 Euros if assigned to Cadarache, and
€ 1 420.53 Euros if assigned to Garching.

A fixed amount for travel expenses is paid at the beginning and at the end of the traineeship. In addition, you will enjoy two days of annual leave/month of traineeship contract as well as +/- 18 statutory public holidays per annum. You will also have the possibility to telework from the place you are assigned to. 

Additional advantages – Flexible work and possibility to travel

As an F4E trainee, you have the option to telework from your designated working location, although we do value some in-office time – a minimum of two days per week is mandatory.

In addition, together with other colleagues, you may be requested to travel for work to meet with our stakeholders.