IRAM is a leading international organisation for millimeter wave astronomy, supported by the MPG (Max-Planck Gesellschaft, Germany), CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France), and IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional, Spain). IRAM operates two world-class millimeter observatories: the IRAM 30-meter telescope in Spain, and NOEMA, the largest millimeter interferometer of the northern hemisphere, in the French Alps. To support these facilities, IRAM runs a very ambitious instrumentation development program.
More information on the institute can be found at http://www.iram-institute.org
Job description:
The IRAM receiver group is responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of the cryogenic heterodyne receivers installed on the NOEMA and Pico Veleta observatories. It is also providing receiving systems for other observatories world-wide.
The group is composed of about 14 highly experienced technicians and engineers and has established expertise in several fields including SIS mixers, microwave optics, cryostat assembly, control electronics, IF processing, and low-noise local oscillators.
The laboratories in Grenoble provide advanced equipment, including cryogenic test sets, antenna range, VNA, etc.
The group closely interacts with other IRAM groups, in particular with the high-precision mechanical workshop and the superconducting detectors group, which operates the IRAM ISO5 clean room.
The Receiver Group Leader reports to the IRAM direction.
Mission:
- Provide both technical and human leadership to the Receiver group.
- Coordinate the design, development and deployment of receiver systems.
- Oversee maintenance, performance monitoring and continuous improvements of deployed systems.
- Coordinate activities with other IRAM teams.
- Initiate and manage international collaborative projects.
- Propose upgrades, new developments and possible future projects.
Required profile :
- Engineering degree or PhD in physics, electronic engineering, RF or similar.
- Experience in group management in a technical research & development environment.
- Background in complex scientific project environments, ideally in receiver system design involving RF/cryogeny/microwaves technologies
- Human leadership and rigorous scientific mindset.
- Highly organized, autonomous and forward-thinking.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work in an international environment.
- Fluency in English is required, French is a plus.
What we offer:
- Permanent position (CDI),
- full-time, executive status (forfait jours)
- Location: Grenoble area (France) with regular travels to IRAM observatories.
- Compensation : From €65k gross/year + 13th month + bonuses (seniority, children,etc)
- Support for relocation.
Please submit your application via the following link: https://iram.talentview.io/jobs/v8twgc