Radiation Protection Technician

ESRF - The European Synchrotron; Grenoble; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An international research institute in Grenoble is seeking a technician to assist in radiation protection tasks. The role involves managing radioactive samples, dosimetry, and ensuring safety within experimental settings. Candidates should have a relevant technician-level degree and proficiency in English. The position offers competitive compensation and relocation support to live in a vibrant city in the Alps.

Prestations

Competitive compensation

Financial support for relocation

Vibrant city to live in

Qualifications

• Hold a technician-level degree in radiation protection or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of radiation protection rules is required.
• Rigour and teamwork skills are expected.
• Proficiency in English is necessary.

Responsabilités

• Assist the Radiation Protection Engineer in various tasks.
• Control and manage radioactive samples and sources.
• Conduct dosimetry and calibrate measuring equipment.
• Daily follow-up of radiation protection for beamlines and generators.
• Monitor radiation protection around accelerators.

Connaissances

Knowledge of radiation protection rules and techniques

Ability to work in a team

Proficiency in English

Formation

Technician-level degree in radiation protection

Description du poste

Context & Job Description

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

Expected profile

• You hold a technician-level degree (BSc, Licence, HND, HNC, BTS, DUT, Bachelor, Meister, Vordiplom, Perito, Laurea Triennale, Diplomatura, Ingenieria Técnica or equivalent) in radiation protection. However, candidates with a lower-level relevant diploma or training are also encouraged to apply.
• 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)

Working conditions

Permanent contract.

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

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What We Offer

• 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.

Company Description

The European Synchrotron Research Centre, 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.