Full Time Particle Accelerator Operator

Organisation/Company

European Synchrotron Radiation Facility

Research Field

Physics » Electronics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

France

Application Deadline

22 Apr 2024 – 23:59 (Europe/Paris)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

H2020 / Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France.

Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research facilities worldwide. Its particle accelerator produces intense X-ray beams that are used by thousands of scientists each year for experiments in diverse fields such as biology, medicine, environmental sciences, cultural heritage, materials science, and physics.

Supported by 21 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.

In a team of eight technicians, you will take part in the running of the EBS accelerator complex and work on shift in the Control Room with the following missions:

• Monitor, record, analyze and act on the accelerator parameters in order to maintain the level of the machine performance
• Carry out diagnostics and repairs to the accelerator hardware when breakdowns occur, in collaboration with qualified people on standby if needed
• Coordinate actions in emergency situations involving the safety of people and equipment
• Participate in the storage ring equipment test and commissioning

Shifts are presently organized on a three times 8-hour a day cycle throughout the year, including weekends and public holidays, in compliance with French legislation.

Requirements

Research Field

Physics » Electronics

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• You should hold a technician degree (BSc, Licence, HND, HNC, BTS, DUT, Bachelor, Meister, Vordiplo, Perito, Laurea Triennale, Diplomatura, Ingeniera Técnica or equivalent) in a relevant technical field such as Computing, Physics Measurements, Electronics…

Required skills:

• 5 years of previous professional experience in at least one of the following fields: measurements in physics, computing, electro-mechanics, electronics or vacuum
• Proficiency in at least one computing language 
• Notions of radiation protection would be an asset, as well as experience in shift operation of technical equipment
• Team work capability and autonomy
• Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF) and/or French

Additional Information
Benefits

Permanent contract.

Shift work. The gross annual salary will be supplemented by a shift allowance.

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

Do you recognize yourself in this description? Apply now for your next professional adventure!

What we offer:

For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to https://www.esrf.fr/home/Jobs/what-we-offer.html

The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

ESRF

Country

France

City

Grenoble

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

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Contact

City

Grenoble

Website

http://www.esrf.eu/

Street

71, avenue des Martyrs

Postal Code

38000

STATUS: EXPIRED