Radiation Protection Technicians

30 Oct 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company

European Synchrotron Radiation Facility

Research Field

Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

France

Application Deadline

30 Nov 2023 - 14:14 (Europe/Paris)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

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.

The ESRF Safety Group is responsible for all radiation protection aspects associated with the different accelerators and the different X-ray experimental stations (beamlines), such as shielding calculations, radiation monitoring and personal and environmental dosimetry. The operation of the beamlines requires the use of radioactive sources for calibration purposes and some beamlines use radioactive samples.

You will assist the Radiation Protection Engineer in various radiation protection tasks, in particular:

control and management of radioactive samples and sources

dosimetry

calibration and operation of measuring equipment

daily radiation protection follow-up of beamlines and X-ray generators.

radiation protection follow-up around the accelerators

Requirements

Research Field

Other

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

You should hold a technician degree (BSc, Licence, HND, HNC, BTS, DUT, Bachelor, Meister, Vordiplom, Perito, Laurea Triennale, Diplomatura, Ingenieria Técnica or equivalent) in radiation protection

2 to 5 years of professional experience

Knowledge of basic radiation protection rules and techniques is required. A training on specific radiation protection topics related to accelerators and X-ray beamlines will be provided.

Rigour and the ability to work in a team are expected

Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF)

Specific Requirements

Permanent position.

Part of your work could be carried out outside of the regular working hours following ESRF regulations.

What we offer:

Be inspired by our innovative research institute, with an international workforce from 38 different countries

Collaborate with global experts on real-world science

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 https: // www. esrf.fr/home/Jobs/what-we-offer.html

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

Additional Information Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

ESRF

Country

France

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

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Contact

City

Grenoble

Website

https:// www. esrf.eu/

Street

71, avenue des Martyrs

Postal Code

38000

STATUS: EXPIRED