Research Engineer - Neutron Irradiation and Dosimetry

The context for the mission

The Platform for Advanced Characterisation-Grenoble (PAC-G) of the Nanoelec Technological Research Institute (IRT Nanoelec) is managed by a consortium comprising the European Neutron Source ILL, the European Synchrotron ESRF, CNRS-LPSC and CEA-LETI, as well as industrial partners from the microelectronics sector in Grenoble. The aim of PAC-G is to offer state-of-the-art characterisation services to industry. In this framework, a considerable amount of R&D activity is devoted to developing novel advanced characterisation and irradiation set-ups to anticipate the future needs of the community in nano- and micro-electronics.

Your tasks

As a member of the ILL’s Nuclear and Particle Physics group, you will be in charge of developing differentiating elements/capabilities at the Thermal and Epithermal Neutron Irradiation Station, TENIS, and supporting experimental development for the group. TENIS is a working installation for the irradiation of electronic components using a neutron spectrum produced by nuclear fission. The overall objective of this work is to develop the capabilities of the instrumental set-up and further exploit all the possibilities offered by the equipment.

In particular, you will look for specific features to be implemented on TENIS in order to meet demands expressed by our industrial partners in terms of neutron and gamma beam characteristics. This will mean, for instance, developing specific neutron filters or target designs. In addition, an active beam monitoring system should be implemented. These tasks include both modelling and instrumental development.

In addition, you will be expected to enhance the scientific programme of TENIS by developing new applications and establishing collaborations with scientific or industrial partners.

Your profile

• You hold a Master’s degree or a PhD in nuclear physics, in nuclear engineering or a PhD in materials science (or equivalent) with a sound knowledge of neutron physics;
• Strong computing skills in at least one of the following codes: MCNPX, Serpent, GIANT4;
• Experience with instrumentation and the installation and/or the set-up of complex experimental facilities would be an asset;
• The successful candidate must be an excellent team player with good interpersonal skills and a high level of autonomy to engage with the project’s cross-functional team. Good communication skills in English are also required to coordinate work with project partners across Europe.

Sounds interesting?

Then why not take your next career step with us by applying online - preferably in English - via our career portal by 16.04.2023, quoting reference number 23/12 with a list of publications and the names of 3 referees, including one from your present work place.

Please note that all applicants are subject to administrative screening.

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.

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 (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 worklife 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 fixed-term contract until the end of December 2025 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.

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.