Experiment Support and Instrument Technician

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, reliably delivering intense neutron beams to 40 unique scientific instruments. The Institute welcomes over 2000 visits of scientists per year to carry out world-class research in solid-state physics, crystallography, soft matter, biology, chemistry and fundamental physics. Funded primarily by its three founder members: France, Germany and the United Kingdom, the ILL has also signed scientific collaboration agreements with 11 other countries. The Science Division currently has a vacancy for an:

Experiment Support and Instrument Technician


Duties:
As an experiment support and instrument technician, you will be responsible for the operation and development of experimental equipment and for providing support for experiments conducted at the ILL.

You will act as technical contact for the instrument D11 within the Large Scale Structures Group (LSS) and you will collaborate with the other technicians of the group. You will work closely with the scientists in charge of the instruments you will be assigned to (experimental stations). Depending on the needs of the different instrument groups, you may be asked to work in parallel on other instruments or laboratories within the Science Division.
D11 is a small-angle scattering instrument devoted to soft matter studies, with one of the highest turnovers at the ILL and experiments lasting one to three days. Within the LSS group, working in close collaboration with the instrument team, you will have the following duties:

- Carry out maintenance, troubleshooting and repair work on the instruments and associated equipment
- Assist in coordinating large technical projects
. Assist in-house and visiting scientists with the preparation of their experiments and advise instrument users on technical matters concerning sample environment and instrumentation during experiments
- Produce drawings, tune equipment and maintain technical documentations
- Participate in the design and development of equipment for D11 and other instruments of the LSS group or the ILL soft matter laboratories in collaboration with other ILL services
- Ensure compliance with the safety regulations on the instrument, particularly those related to nuclear safety.


Qualifications and experience:
- You have a Level 4/5 qualification (e.g. BTEC HNC/HND or equivalent) in applied physics and instrumentation or equivalent, with a few years of professional experience
- You are at ease with the use of commercial electronics and conventional physical measurement methods, such as optical, electrical or mechanical methods, for measuring pressures, liquid and gas flow control, etc.
- You have a practical approach to your work and are willing to learn new skills
- You can work independently on a wide variety of projects
- You possess the necessary interpersonal skills to work with staff and visiting scientists.


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 be willing to learn French (a language course will be paid for by the ILL). Knowledge of German would be an advantage.


Notes:
This post is a permanent position. Medical fitness for work under ionising radiation is required.
Post based in GRENOBLE, France, and subject to administrative screening.

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

How to apply:
Please submit your application on line, no later than 04.04.2021, via our website: www.ill.eu/careers (Vacancy reference: 21/08).



We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity; we therefore encourage anyone with relevant
qualifications to apply.