ESRF - Scientific Software Engineer

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Job title: Scientific Software Engineer
Ref.: 26-42-T-ISDD-DAU
Contract type: Time-limited contract
Working time: Full-time job
Salary range: 39.1 K€ minimum
Publication start on Front Office : Site internet: 13/11/2026
Contract duration: Temporary contract of 36 months maximum

Context & Job description

As part of a group of 17 software engineers, you will participate in a project focusing on the implementation of FAIR scientific data processing for a fully automated X-Ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) beamline. You will contribute to improving the packaging and installation of the ESRF-developed automated data processing system (EWOKS) for at least 4 other photon source facilities across Europe. You will work in close collaboration with other software engineers and experts in spectroscopy data processing to develop workflows for different experimental techniques. You will also work with beamline scientists and industrial users to address their needs in automating data processing for high throughput spectroscopy measurements.

Your missions will be the following:

Prepare automated data processing workflows for use at several facilities
Assist in deployment at partner facilities
Gather XAS requirements and build the core XAS processing tasks
Add advanced analysis steps including using AI to interpret results
Add visualisation of spectra for fully automated beamline (Autospec)
Validate workflows on Autospec beamline and manage results
Publish workflows and plan wider rollout across more facilities

These duties will require travel to partner facilities.

Expected profile

Higher university degree (PhD, Master or equivalent diploma offering 300 ECTS) in Computer Science, Engineering, Science or equivalent
A minimum of 2 of professional experience
Good to high knowledge of Python.
Good to high knowledge of metadata and data formats.
Basic to good knowledge of workflows.
Knowledge and experience developing scientific applications
Knowledge and experience with spectroscopy data processing will be considered an advantage
Familiarity working on a Linux environment
Good communication and team spirit.
Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF)

Working conditions

Temporary position of maximum 36 monts.

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

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What makes the ESRF experience unique…

🌍 Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries

🔬 Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges

🏔️ Come and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe's Green Capital 2022

⚖️ Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life

🤝 Benefit from our competitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble

For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to "What we offer" section of our Careers page https://www.esrf.fr/Jobs

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

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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.