Assistant engineer in instrumentation and experimental techniques (M/F)

Job Description

Missions

- design a setup for environnemental optical spectroscopy according to the crtiteria defined in the scientific project
- implement the experimental setup
- perform calibration measurements

Activity

- identify the required optical components (halogen lamp, collimator, lenses etc.)
- implement and align the optical bench
- couple the optical bench to a spectrometer
- perform test and calibration measurements
- establish the data collection routine

Your Profil

Skills

This position requires technical expertise in scientific instrumentation, combined with methodological rigor, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in multidisciplinary research environments. The candidate must demonstrate autonomy, initiative, and excellent interpersonal skills to successfully carry out the tasks assigned to them, while collaborating with the researchers and technicians involved in the project. In this context, the following skills are expected:
- Rigorous use of experimental setups: ensuring the correct, reliable, and safe use of equipment, in strict compliance with defined protocols and applicable standards.
- Proficiency in field-specific software: being able to use computer tools and technical software specific to the equipment to ensure reliable, fast, and compliant data processing or operations.

Your Work Environment

In the PEPR DIADEM “NACRE” project, we determine the chemical structure of bimetallic nanoparticles—that is, whether the metals form alloys or segregate. Once the ground state is known, we study how this structure changes in response to a reactive environment. Among other experimental characterization approaches, we use plasmonic spectroscopy on nanostructured samples. The AI will be supervised by a CNRS researcher at the Institut Lumière Matière and will also collaborate with other project participants in Lyon, notably at Matéis at INSA Lyon.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

gros monthly salary of 2302€ to 3358€, according to experience

Annual leave and RTT

44 jours

Remote Working practice and compensation

Pratique et indemnisation du TT

Transport

Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€

About the offer

About the CNRS

The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.

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