Apprenticeships at the ILL
Skills and experience on state-of-the-art facilities
We believe ILL has a key role to play in the training of young professionals. Therefore, every year we offer new opportunities for young people to join our teams. By gaining work experience at the ILL you will be boosting the quality of your training in a highly technical international environment.
Whether you're on the technical or administrative side, we are interested in hearing from you!
"Apprenticeship" opportunities
Click on the (French page only) to find our offers.
(WARNING: our "apprenticeship" opportunities often appear on the second page of our job offers.)
Your application should be sent between March and July if possible, for a start in September/October. There may also be opportunities outside these dates.
How it works in practice
We offer different types of apprenticeship contracts depending on the professional field (computing, mechanics, electrical engineering, applied physics, nuclear engineering, logistics, safety and security, health physics, human resources, personal assistance, accounting, etc.) and the level of the diploma being studied. Contracts last from 12 to 36 months.
Trainees have the same obligations and (more importantly) are entitled to the same benefits as other ILL staff.
Remuneration
You will be paid according to a salary scale established by French legislation. Pay levels can vary according to your age and the level of your studies.
Working hours
Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4.30 pm (with a lunch break). Under ILL’s 35-hour week agreement, you will be entitled to compensatory leave ("RTT") calculated in proportion to your working hours.
Commuting and public transport
The ILL's company transport plan reimburses 70% of the cost of local transport travel passes; there are also reduced charges for MétroVélo rented bikes (Grenoble bicycle renting scheme).
Site restaurant
ILL subsidises the cost of lunchtime meals taken by staff.
ILL's social and economic council (cse)
The ILL's CSE offers a variety of benefits: cut-price tickets, subsidies for cultural events, access to a range of sports and leisure activities, etc.
Housing assistance
If you have to move to the Grenoble area because of your apprenticeship at ILL, you will be entitled to receive personalised assistance to help you find accommodation and apply for housing grants (“mobili-jeune, loca-pass, mobili-pass” etc.). ILL also provides newcomers with other forms of assistance to help them to settle in Grenoble.
Travel costs for your move to Grenoble
If you live outside the Grenoble area, we will reimburse the cost of a return trip to Grenoble at the start of your contract.