The ILL recruits primarily in its three principal member countries: France, Germany and the United Kingdom, but also in other countries, in particular those which have signed Scientific Membership agreements with the Institute: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Italy, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Vacancies are advertised on our web site, as well as in various media in the three founder countries.

Applicants are selected on the basis of an examination of their qualifications, experience, personal qualities and suitability for the post advertised. Applicants are considered without regard to sex, age, ethnic background, political views, religious beliefs or disability.

In the context of our Equal Opportunities policy, we particularly encourage applications from women, with the aim, among other things, of increasing the proportion of women in technical, scientific and management posts.

We firmly believe that the cultural diversity of our teams is our greatest asset: every day staff with different cultures, ages and levels of experience work together, thus allowing innovation and creativity to flourish.

As the three official languages of the ILL are English, French and German, we welcome applicants with a knowledge of at least two of these languages. If necessary, we can offer new recruits additional language training.

Recruitment stages

You wish to apply for a job
Check our current vacancies : these give details of the job description, the required profile and the closing date for applications. Submit your application by filling out the online application form following the instructions given. Enclose your CV and a covering letter.

It is better and more effective to apply for a specific vacancy. However, if you do not find any suitable vacancies you are welcome to send us an unsolicited application. If we feel that your profile may match future requirements we will keep your application and examine it in due course.

Once you have submitted your application on our site you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt.

You are invited to attend an interview
Once your application has been examined, if it is shortlisted (selection usually takes place two to four weeks after the closing date for applications) we will contact you in order to arrange an interview.

The interview will be with an interview panel of at least 2 or 3 members, including a representative of the Human Resources Service and one or more of the managers from the department which has the vacancy. Depending on the vacancy concerned, other staff may also take part. The way in which the interview is organised may vary depending on the type of post to be filled; different languages may be used (English, French, German). The interview is usually followed by a visit of the installations and/or the department with the vacancy. In certain cases, it may be followed by tests.

If you live outside our region (more than 50 km from Grenoble), we will reimburse your travel expenses, based on the most economical fare available and on presentation of the relevant receipts on the day of your interview. Travelling to the ILL.

You are recruited
Congratulations! If your application is successful and you accept our offer of employment you will receive your employment contract and all other relevant documents. You will be given personalised assistance in various matters, in particular relating to your move to Grenoble and the completion of residence formalities for non-French employees (See: Conditions of employment).

N.B.: Your recruitment is subject to a medical examination (certain posts require a pre-recruitment medical). You will receive a full appointment following a probationary period of two to four months.

If your application is not successful
You will in any event receive a negative reply from us.  If we feel that your profile may be of interest to us in the coming months, however, we will keep your application and may contact you in due course.

Students
If you are looking for a PhD contract or a work placement, check our "PhD Programme" or "Studentships" pages.