ESRF - European Synchrotron Radiation Facility

Grenoble, France

The ESRF is a multinational research institute, situated in Grenoble, France and financed by 21 countries mostly European. It operates a powerful synchrotron X-ray source with some 30 beamlines (instruments) covering a wide range of scientific research in fields such as biology and medicine, chemistry, earth and environmental sciences, materials and surface science, and physics. The ESRF employs about 600 staff and is organized as a French société civile.

Within the Instrumentation Services and Development Division, the Detector & Electronics Group is now seeking to recruit a: Detector Electronics or Microelectronics Engineer (m/f), Permanent position.

FUNCTION

The ESRF is initiating a substantial programme from 2015 to 2022 aiming at the development of two new lines of advanced 2D X-ray detection systems for synchrotron radiation applications.

In this context, your role will be to:

• Evaluate, select and conceive novel detector readout schemes to be implemented in the front-end of the new detectors;
• Ensure the main liaison with our microelectronics partners;
• Participate in design decisions for the future readout circuits, CMOS asics and image sensors that will be required for the new detectors;
• Participate actively in the design of the overall readout systems as well as in the implementation of the electronics and functional characterisation of the front-end modules that will include the microelectronic devices developed during the various projects in the programme.

You will integrate a team of ESRF scientists and engineers specialising in detectors, electronics and software and collaborate with other research laboratories, academic and industrial partners at an international level.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The candidate should have at least a higher university degree (Master, MSc, DESS, Diplom, Diploma, Ingeniera Superior, Licenciatura, Laurea or equivalent) in engineering or physics, with an excellent background in analog electronics design and preferably some practical experience in microelectronics. Good understanding of detection processes for X-rays and/or visible light as well as some knowledge of the associated technology is also required. Any additional know-how on scientific instrumentation and digital electronics will be a strong asset.

This position requires fluid and frequent interaction with colleagues and partners and therefore good communication skills are fundamental. Computing expertise including some scientific or technical programming is mandatory. Candidates should be well organised, highly motivated and capable of integrating into the ESRF's multidisciplinary and international staff.

The working language of the ESRF is English.

OUR OFFER

The annual gross salary will be within the range of 42-50 k€ depending on qualifications and experience, plus possible additional allowances according to status. The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.

Further information on the post can be obtained from Pablo Fajardo (fajardo@esrf.fr). For other information please refer to http://www.esrf.fr/Jobs/Conditions.

If you are interested in this position, please apply on-line at the address http://www.esrf.fr/Jobs.

Ref. 8178 - Deadline for returning application forms: 23 March 2015.