PostDoc in Experimental Nuclear Physics

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

Your tasks

Working within the ILL’s “Nuclear and Particle Physics (NPP)” group, you will:

• Participate in ongoing nuclear spectroscopy experiments at FIPPS;
• Analyse existing fission data obtained with different actinide targets;
• Collaborate with ILL and visiting scientists on their experiments on fission and gamma rays at FIPPS;
• Actively research and develop auxiliary systems to enhance selectivity in fission experiments;
• Prepare and carry out benchmark tests and demonstration experiments at the Lohengrin fission-fragment separator;
• Collaborate with external institutions adding valuable expertise in the field;
• Pursue your personal research programme in nuclear physics and promote ILL’s activity at conferences and workshops;
• You will receive training primarily on the gamma-ray spectroscopy programme at FIPPS but also at all other nuclear physics instruments at the ILL.

Further information can be obtained by contacting the Head of the NPP group: Dr. Michael Jentschel - email: [e-mail] (please do not send your application to this address).

Your profile

• You hold a PhD in physics with strong expertise in experimental nuclear physics;
• You have experience with development and/or use of charged particle detectors;
• You have experience in nuclear spectroscopy and data treatment;
• You like to work in a team and to collaborate with users from all over the world;
• Good command of English (working language). Willingness to learn French – language training will be provided by the ILL.

What we offer

Quality of life

This position is based in Grenoble, a hub for research and technology, ideally located in the heart of the French Alps (just 3 hours from Paris/Provence by train, 1 hour from Lyon international airport and 1 ½ hours from Geneva). It is important for us that our staff achieve a healthy work-life balance. We therefore offer home working (under certain conditions), generous annual paid leave entitlement and a host of other benefits that you will discover when you arrive!

Prospects

We guarantee you a stable postdoctoral contract in a multicultural scientific environment.

Benefits

We offer generous social benefits (expatriation allowance, excellent health cover), moving and relocation assistance (under certain conditions) and an annual productivity bonus. We also offer language courses for you and your partner and subsidies for the use of public transport and the staff canteen, as well as for holidays and a variety of cultural and sports activities. For more details, visit https://www.ill.eu/careers/working-at-the-ill/employment-conditions.

Sounds interesting?

Then why not take your next career step with us by applying online - preferably in English - via our career portal by 25.01.2026, quoting reference number 25/71. with a list of publications and the names of 3 referees, including one from your present work place. Please note that all applicants are subject to administrative screening (background checks). For this post, medical fitness (including for work under ionising radiation) is required.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.