How Much Does a Cern Scientist Earn Annually?

In summary, salaries at CERN vary depending on position, with post-doctoral fellows making around $40k US per year and professors earning more. There is no exponential increase with experience and the organization does not have to offer high salaries to attract top talent due to the appeal of working with cutting-edge technology. Many scientists at CERN also have the opportunity to travel to exotic places for work, but may have to interrupt their free time for presentations or delegate the task to research students.
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Roughly how much does a Cern physicist or other scientist make each year?
 
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It's not about the money. It's about the private jets at your disposal.
 
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They have a private jet?
 
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Sorry. It's a reference to one of Dan Brown's books - Angels & Demons where the director of CERN had a private jet at his disposal. To the best of my knowledge this is not the case.

To be honest, I don't know too much about CERN itself. Scientists in large collaborative experiments have a range of salaries. Most of them will be post-doctoral fellows working contract positions making ballpark $40k US per year. Professors will earn more. Graduate students will earn less.
 
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Thats it? Does it rise exponentially with experience?
 
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I'll have to say, this thread turned out to be a very funny dialogue.
 
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mfeneley said:
Thats it? Does it rise exponentially with experience?

It does not..
 
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There are a lot of people who want to play with the newest and coolest toys. They don't have to offer big money to attract big talent.
 
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You get to torture research students and take long golf breaks after a few decades experience. No private jet, but lots of free flights to exotic places -- you may have to give a half hour talk though, which interrupts the golf playing. Tortured research students will do the grunt work & even write the paper if you torture them enough... If you are *really* lazy, or the golf is really good, you can take a research student with you to give the talk, but that's wasting a free flight you can take later in the year... Also they get above themselves if you give them any perks...
 

1. How much does a CERN scientist earn annually?

The annual salary for a CERN scientist can vary depending on their level of education, experience, and specific role within the organization. However, on average, a CERN scientist can expect to earn around $90,000 to $120,000 per year.

2. What factors affect the salary of a CERN scientist?

The salary of a CERN scientist can be influenced by several factors, including their level of education and experience, their specific job role, the location of their work, and the overall budget of the organization.

3. Do CERN scientists receive any additional benefits or perks?

In addition to their annual salary, CERN scientists may also receive benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. They may also have access to unique opportunities for collaboration and research within the organization.

4. How does the salary of a CERN scientist compare to other scientists in the field?

The salary of a CERN scientist is typically higher than the average salary for other scientists in the field due to the complex and specialized nature of their work. However, this can vary depending on the specific field and location.

5. Are there opportunities for salary growth or advancement as a CERN scientist?

Yes, there are opportunities for salary growth and advancement within CERN. Scientists can take on higher-level roles, such as project leaders or department heads, which often come with increased responsibilities and higher salaries. Additionally, CERN offers opportunities for professional development and training, which can also lead to salary growth.

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