ESRF - Full Time Particle Accelerator Operator F/M

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Job title: Full Time Particle Accelerator Operator F/M
Ref.: 26-39-P-ASD-OP
Contract type: Permanent contract
Working time: Full-time job
Salary range: 33.9 K€ minimum
Publication start on Front Office : Site internet: 09/10/2026

Context & Job description

In a team of eight technicians, you will take part in the running of the EBS (Extremely Brilliant Source) 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 organised on a three times 8-hour a day cycle throughout the year, including weekends and public holidays, in compliance with French legislation. You will receive a shift work allowance in this regard.

Expected profile

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:

A minimum of 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.

Working conditions

Permanent contract.

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

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Company 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 19 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.