Arbetsbeskrivning

Core mission The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) is an international centre for scientific research situated in Grenoble, France. It is Europe's leading neutron science facility. Every year, the ILL hosts over 2000 visits by scientists, who come to carry out world-class research in a wide variety of scientific fields. As a member of the team responsible for the equipment used to subject samples to extreme conditions, you will participate in the development of new devices for applying very high pressure at cryogenic temperatures. Your tasks Working within the ILL's Services for Advanced Neutron Environments (SANE), you will: . Join a dynamic team specialising in extreme environments for neutron science . Propose, design and simulate (using finite element analysis) technical solutions based on materials with optimised characteristics . Contribute to the development of in-situ pressure measurement using fluorescence in a cryostat or dilution insert. . Participate in the assembly, qualification and use of the equipment with neutron beams. Your profile . Master's degree (or equivalent) in applied physics and engineering with some initial experience in instrumentation . You are interested in materials science, optics and cryogenics . You are keen to develop skills in a wide range of specialist areas . A sound level of English is required (written and spoken) . Knowledge of French would be appreciated, or you must be willing to learn French (a language course will be paid for by the ILL). What we offer Quality of life We guarantee you a stable 3-year 'specified purpose' contract based in Grenoble, in a multicultural scientific environment. This contract could potentially lead to a permanent contract. Prospects This post is based in Grenoble, a hub for research and technology ideally located in the heart of the French Alps (just 3 hours from Paris/Provence by train, 1 hour from Lyon international airport and 1 ½ hours from Geneva). It is important for us that our staff achieve a healthy work-life balance. We therefore offer home working (under certain conditions), generous paid leave entitlement and other benefits that you will discover when you arrive! Benefits We offer generous social benefits (expatriation allowance, health cover), moving and relocation assistance (under certain conditions) and an annual productivity bonus. We also offer language courses for you and your partner and subsidies for the use of public transport and the staff canteen, as well as for holidays and a variety of cultural and sports activities. For more information, go to: https://www.ill.eu/fr/carrieres/travailler-a-lill/les-conditions-demploi Sounds interesting? Then why not take your next career step with us by applying online - preferably in English - via our career portal, quoting reference number 25/28. This vacancy will remain open until we have found the ideal candidate, so do not hesitate to apply as soon as possible. Please note that all applicants are subject to administrative screening (background checks) and that medical fitness, including for work under ionising radiation, is required. We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.