Arbetsbeskrivning

Context: The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for scientific research using neutrons. Every year, we host over 2000 visits by scientists, who come to the Institute to carry out world-class research. The Communication group, part of the ILL's Partnerships and Communication Service (PACS), has recently developed a new communication strategy, which it is actively deploying. This encompasses improving the ILL experience (at 'virtual', 'real' and 'VIP' levels) and making the Institute fulfil its tagline 'Neutrons for Society', with the overall goal of boosting ILL's visibility and reputation. As a member of the Communication group you will participate in the design and implementation of communication projects aligned with the strategy, in collaboration with the other group members. Your role will have a double focus on: 1. Science writing and content development for different audiences and communication channels; 2. Media, institutional and public relations. Your tasks: - Science writing and content development for different audiences (stakeholders and institutional partners, journalists, scientific users, industrial partners, the general public) and a variety of communication channels and formats (press releases, pitches, web stories and social media posts; reports and briefings; brochures, scripts and exhibition materials), primarily in English but preferably also in French. - Support PACS activities aimed at boosting institutional relations, international partnerships, and networking in general (including with Associate and Scientific Member countries, media, alumni, industry and EU projects). - Participate in the conception and implementation of communication projects aligned with the ILL communication strategy. - Contribute to making ILL's communication increasingly coherent and comprehensive and to improving the methods used for monitoring and evaluation. Your profile: - You hold a Master's degree or PhD in pure or applied sciences (or equivalent). Graduate-level training in science communication would be an advantage. - You have proven experience in communication in a similar role and environment and have a modern communication style. - Experience of working in a scientific environment is highly desirable. - You have excellent written and spoken English. A good knowledge of written and spoken French is desirable. - You are a proficient user of social networks and digital media. - You are motivated to learn new things and recognised for your critical thinking and creative skills. - You are able to work autonomously but enjoy teamwork and are recognised for your skills as a team player. What we offer: Quality of life - This position 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 annual paid leave entitlement and a host of other benefits that you will discover when you arrive! Prospects - We guarantee you a stable "Specified-purpose" 36-month fixed-term contract position in a multicultural scientific environment. Benefits - We offer generous social benefits (expatriation allowance, excellent 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 details, visit https://www.ill.eu/careers/working-at-the-ill/employment-conditions Sounds interesting? Then why not take your next career step with us by applying online - preferably in English - via our career portal by 17.08.2025, quoting reference number 25/43. Please note that all applicants are subject to administrative screening (background checks). For this post, medical fitness for work under ionising radiation is required. We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Please note that interviews will take place during the last week of September. Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) - operates Europe's leading research facility for basic research with neutrons in Grenoble (France). The passion for progress and technology unites us and makes innovation in science and research possible every day. Let's work together to change our society and our world for the better. www.ill.eu/careers