The ESRF is a dynamic scientific research institute, a collaboration of 16 countries. Our facility operates one of the brightest X-ray sources in the world. It attracts several thousand scientists from university labs, research institutes and industry who use this synchrotron light for fundamental and applied research. Teams of scientists, engineers, and technicians work permanently to achieve the best possible performance of the source and the X-ray experimental stations using the most recent technologies in the various disciplines involved.

Physics, Chemistry, Crystallography, Earth Science, Biology and Medicine, Surface and Materials Science.

The Experiments Division designs, constructs and runs the ESRF beamlines. Within this division, the Chemistry Laboratory is now seeking to recruit a:

Laboratory Technician in Chemistry (m/f)

THE FUNCTION:

You will assist the operation of the Chemistry Laboratory. The principal tasks include general user support, maintenance of the laboratory equipment as well as administrative work (stock management, orders).

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

You should hold a university degree (BSc. or equivalent) or have an advanced technical education (CTA, HND, BTS, DUT etc.) in chemistry. A practice-oriented background is appreciated, but a beginner will also be considered. Organisation and communication skills are necessary.

The working language at the ESRF is English.

OUR OFFER:

The ESRF shares a site with several other major European scientific institutes, it offers an exciting opportunity in an international atmosphere. Installation allowances will be given to new staff coming from outside the Grenoble area, and an expatriation allowance can be given according to specific internal regulations.

If you are interested, please send us a fax (+33 (0)4 76 88 24 60) or an e-mail (recruitm@esrf.fr) with your address, and we will provide you with an application form. You can also print out an application form on the World Wide Web http://www.esrf.fr/.

Deadline for returning the application forms: 15 March 2002

Applications received after the deadline may be considered for the selected vacancy if not filled or for future similar positions.