Industrial Liaison Officer / Engineer

Big Science Sweden; Grenoble; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Big Science Sweden in Grenoble is seeking a candidate to organise proprietary R&D and non-destructive testing (NDT) using advanced neutron techniques. You will work closely with industry clients and ILL's instrument scientists to enhance industry collaborations and revenue.

The role involves building expertise in relevant neutron techniques, outreach to generate new business opportunities, managing customer relationships, and organising contractual agreements. This position offers a unique chance to engage in cutting-edge research projects in a high-tech environment.

Responsabilités

• Organise and ensure efficient proprietary R&D and NDT using neutron instruments.
• Contribute to strategy to increase industry R&D activity.
• Build expertise in neutron techniques for industrial R&D.
• Undertake outreach for industry R&D and generate business opportunities.
• Manage customer base and maintain records of industry-related activities.
• Organise contractual agreements for proprietary beam time.
• Identify project-based opportunities for industry-related research.
• Liaise with partners for a collective approach to industry services.

Description du poste

Within the Industrial Liaison Unit (ILU) of ILL’s Applied Science group, you will create an effective and efficient interface between industry and the cutting-edge neutron techniques and scientists at the ILL for proprietary research and development (R&D) as well as non-destructive testing (NDT).

In this context, you will:

• Organise and ensure efficient and successful proprietary R&D and NDT utilising ILL’s neutron instruments, working closely with instrument scientists and industry clients.
• Contribute to a strategy to increase industry R&D activity at ILL, with the aim of maximising revenue from this activity (currently 0.5 M€ per year).
• Build up expertise in neutron techniques and instruments relevant to industrial R&D and NDT opportunities.
• Undertake outreach and communication activities for industry R&D/NDT at ILL to build up a portfolio of high-potential industry contacts and generate new business opportunities.
• Manage the customer base and maintain an accurate record of all industry-related activities at ILL for periodic reporting and review for optimisation of ILL’s industry strategy with Management.
• With support from the legal service at ILL, organise the contractual agreements for proprietary beam time.
• With the ILL’s European project office, your line manager and relevant ILL scientists, identify and pursue project-based opportunities for industry-related research at ILL.
• Liaise with local, regional and international partners to nurture a robust, collective approach to industry services at large-scale research facilities.