Deputy Head of the Reactor Division

The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for fundamental research using neutrons. The ILL operates the brightest neutron source in the world, and welcomes over 2000 visiting scientists per year to carry out world-class research in a wide variety of scientific fields. Funded primarily by its three founder members, France, Germany and the United Kingdom, the ILL has also signed scientific collaboration agreements with ten other European countries.

The ILL's Reactor Division is responsible for producing the neutrons for ILL's research instruments and for operating all the technical installations associated with the reactor; it is also responsible for the safety of the site. It is currently recruiting for a

Deputy Head of the Reactor Division

Duties:
- Supervise reactor operations, including the main maintenance operations, both when the reactor is running and during its shutdown periods
- Provide support to the Head of the Division in all areas concerning reactor improvement, whether technical or administrative (in collaboration as necessary with the heads of service, the Division's Nuclear Safety Unit, the Quality, Risk Management and Nuclear Safety Unit, etc.)
- Set out the general strategy for reactor operations and maintenance, in liaison with the Division's heads of service
- Pilot and assist in reporting on Reactor Division projects: organise internal project reviews and propose strategies for operating the reactor which provide maximum availability and safety
- Pilot the activities of the project calculations unit providing support for the projects of the Division
- Ensure the coordination of information within and across the Division (Head of the Division, heads of service, assistants, etc.)
- Act as the ILL's spokesperson in the absence of the Head of Division on all matters concerning the division (e.g. nuclear safety, reactor operations, maintenance, projects), excluding the question of physical protection
-- with the regulatory bodies (ASN, IRSN,...),
-- with the ILL's Associates (CEA, CNRS, FZJ, STFC),
- with the local authorities and members of the EPN Campus (ESRF, EMBL, IBS) and GIANT (CEA, CNRS...).

The Deputy Head represents the Head of Division in his/her absence. You will be responsible in this capacity for all matters under the responsibility of the Reactor Division, excluding questions related to the protection of persons and goods (physical protection).

Qualifications and experience:
You should hold a Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline, and capacities in both the technical and managerial fields. We are looking for experience of at least 10 years in the operation of a nuclear installation.

Language skills:
As an international research centre, we are particularly keen to ensure that we also attract applicants from outside France. You must have a sound knowledge of English and French. Knowledge of German would be an advantage.

Benefits: Generous company benefits (expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered (for more information, please consult our employment conditions).

Notes:
This post is a permanent position.
Medical fitness for work under ionising radiation is required.
Position subject to safety screening.
You must be ready to be called into action in the event of a crisis.

How to apply:
Please submit your application on line, no later than 26.04.2020, via our website:
www.ill.eu/careers (Vacancy reference: 20/20).