Job Advertisement: Technician in Neutron Environments

The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) is an international research organisation at the forefront of neutron science and technology. Come and join the ILL's Services for Advanced Neutron Environments (SANE), which is responsible for development, maintenance and user support for equipment used to subject samples to extreme conditions of temperature, magnetic field, pressure and other physical parameters.

Your tasks

Support colleagues and visiting scientists in order to ensure the smooth running of the experimental programmes
Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and configure cryogenic equipment
Draft and maintain technical documentation and occasionally conduct internal training sessions
Contribute to the development of new sample environments
Work with your team to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues

Your profile

You have a Level 4 or Level 5 qualification (HNC/HND, foundation degree or equivalent) in physical measurements and/or instrumentation
You are interested in the field of scientific instrumentation and would like to learn how to develop and use complex measuring instruments
You have a basic knowledge of mechanical engineering and are keen to develop skills, for example, in TIG welding, brazing, industrial drawing, etc.
Knowledge or experience in cryogenics and vacuum technology would be an advantage
You are an enthusiastic team player with good organisational skills and a service-oriented attitude
You are a good listener and have excellent interpersonal skills
You have at least an intermediate level of English, in particular spoken English

What we offer

Quality of life - A hub for research and technology, the city of Grenoble is ideally located in the heart of the French Alps. We offer home working (under certain conditions), generous annual paid leave entitlement and a host of other benefits that you will discover when you arrive!

Prospects - We guarantee you a secure permanent position in a multicultural scientific environment.

Benefits - We offer generous social benefits, moving and relocation assistance and an annual productivity bonus. We also offer language courses for you and your partner, subsidies for public transport and the staff canteen, as well as for holidays and a variety of cultural and sports activities.

Sounds interesting? Then why not take your next career step with us by applying online - preferably in English - via our career portal by 26/01/2025, quoting reference number 24/59.

Please note that all applicants are subject to administrative screening (background checks). For this post, medical fitness for work under ionising radiation is required. You will also be expected to perform on-call duties several weeks per year.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.