Automation Software Engineer F/M

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Grenoble, RHONE ALPES
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 28 Mar 2026

26 Feb 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

European Synchrotron Radiation Facility
Research Field

Engineering
Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)
Positions

Other Positions
Application Deadline

28 Mar 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris)
Country

France
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number

26-6-T-ISDD-SOFT
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Company description

The European Synchrotron, 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.

Context & Job description

Power-to-X (PtX) technologies, including hydrogen production, are expected to address key challenges of the green transition that current electricity generation and storage methods cannot easily solve. In the coming years, these technologies are poised to become a major industrial sector and a critical enabler of a carbon-neutral society. 

The ESRF plays a key role in the routine characterization of materials for Power-to-X (PtX) technologies. 

As part of a group of 50 engineers, you will participate in a project focusing on the automation of data acquisition and data processing for rapid characterization of samples.

You will work in close collaboration with software engineers working on integration of hardware, graphical interfaces, data processing and metadata collection and web portals. You will interact with scientists and users to automate their needs during experimental sessions.

Your missions will be the following:

  • integrate and automate hardware devices in the beamline control system
  • automate data processing and data publication
  • provide graphical tools for experiment configuration and data visualization
  • train users in the use of these tools.

Expected profile

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification totalling 300 ECTS) in Computer Science, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of two years’ relevant professional experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of Python.
  • Solid understanding of metadata concepts and common data formats.
  • Experience in developing desktop and web-based graphical applications is a plus.
  • Comfortable working in a Linux environment.
  • Interest in scientific research is considered an asset.
  • Professional proficiency in English (working language at ESRF).

Working conditions

Temporary contract of 36 months maximum, depending on the progress of the project.

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

Do you recognize yourself in this description? Apply now for your next professional adventure!

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 allowancespackage, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble
  • For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to https://www.esrf.fr/home/Jobs/what-we-offer.html

    The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.


    Where to apply
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    Requirements
    Research Field
    Engineering
    Education Level
    Master Degree or equivalent

    Additional Information
    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    European Synchrotron Radiation Facility
    Country
    France
    State/Province
    Rhône-Alpes
    City
    Grenoble
    Postal Code
    38000
    Street
    38
    Geofield


    Contact
    State/Province

    Rhône-Alpes
    City

    Grenoble
    Website

    http://www.esrf.eu/
    Street

    71, avenue des Martyrs
    Postal Code

    38000

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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