Technician - GELINA accelerator technician and operator

European Union - EU

Consultant Closes 04 Aug 2026 1 months left

Overview

Position for a Technician - GELINA technician and operator within the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission. The role involves supporting the GELINA electron accelerator facility, focusing on its operation, maintenance, and upgrades to produce neutrons for various applications.


Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure safe operation (24h/24h, 5d/w in shifts), maintenance and repairs of the accelerator and its safety systems.
  • Design and carry out upgrades of the installation.
  • Support the team in the field of expertise, acquiring skills in mechanical engineering and design, radiation target development, vacuum technology, high power electronics and radiofrequency (RF) equipment, measurement and control electronics and software.
Required Experience
  • Appropriate professional experience of at least three years (if secondary education is the highest qualification).
  • Familiarity with either accelerator technology, vacuum technology, electronics, high power (RF) technology and/or the associated design, measurements, development, construction or automation technology are desirable.
Qualifications
  • A level of post-secondary education attested by a diploma, OR
  • A level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education.
Other Details
Languages Required
• A thorough knowledge (minimum level C1) of one of the 24 official languages of the EU. • AND a satisfactory knowledge (minimum level B2) of a second official language of the EU, to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
The duration of the 1st contract will be up to 4 years. The contract might then be extended only once for a maximum of 2 years.
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
The pay of staff members consists of a basic salary supplemented with specific allowances, including, where applicable, expatriation and family allowances. The provisions guiding the calculation of these allowances can be consulted in the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants. As a member of staff of the European institutions, your pay is subject to a tax raised by those institutions.
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