Postdoc: Experimental Nuclear Physics & Fission

Physics World; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An international research institution is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work in Grenoble, contributing to nuclear physics projects and experiments. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in physics and has experience in nuclear spectroscopy and particle detection. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with global scientists and provides generous benefits, including support for relocation and language training. Applicants should have a good command of English and a willingness to learn French. Apply online by January 25, 2026.

Prestations

Generous annual paid leave

Expatriation allowance

Excellent health cover

Language courses

Subsidies for public transport

Qualifications

• PhD in physics with strong expertise in experimental nuclear physics.
• Experience with development and/or use of charged particle detectors.
• Experience in nuclear spectroscopy and data treatment.
• Good command of English; willingness to learn French.

Responsabilités

• Participate in nuclear spectroscopy experiments at FIPPS.
• Analyse existing fission data with different actinide targets.
• Collaborate with ILL and visiting scientists.
• Research and develop auxiliary systems for fission experiments.
• Prepare benchmark tests at the Lohengrin separator.
• Promote ILL’s activity at conferences.

Connaissances

Experimental nuclear physics

Charged particle detectors

Nuclear spectroscopy

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Formation

PhD in physics

Description du poste

An international research institution is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work in Grenoble, contributing to nuclear physics projects and experiments. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in physics and has experience in nuclear spectroscopy and particle detection. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with global scientists and provides generous benefits, including support for relocation and language training. Applicants should have a good command of English and a willingness to learn French. Apply online by January 25, 2026.