Traineeships - F4E

Location(s):

Barcelona (Spain), Cadarache (France), Garching (Germany)

Institution/Agency: (F4E) European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy

Fusion for Energy (F4E) is the European Union’s organisation managing Europe’s contribution to ITER, the world’s largest scientific partnership that aims to demonstrate fusion as a viable and sustainable source of energy. ITER brings together seven parties that represent half of the world’s population – the EU, Russia, Japan, China, India, South Korea, and the United States.

F4E also supports fusion research and development initiatives through the Broader Approach Agreement, signed with Japan – a fusion energy partnership which will last for 10 years.

Ultimately, F4E will contribute towards the construction of demonstration fusion reactors.

What are the selection requirements?

• 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.

Duration: from 6 to 12 months, renewable.

Paid: Yes. The selected trainees receive a monthly grant according to the cost-of-living of each location plus compensation of travel expenses at the beginning and at end of the traineeship.

Starting Date: October 2026.