Within the Industrial Liaison Unit (ILU) of ILL’s Applied Science group, you will create an effective and efficient interface between industry and the cutting-edge neutron techniques and scientists at the ILL for proprietary research and development (R&D) as well as non-destructive testing (NDT).

In this context, you will:

• Organise and ensure efficient and successful proprietary R&D and NDT utilising ILL’s neutron instruments, working closely with instrument scientists and industry clients.
• Contribute to a strategy to increase industry R&D activity at ILL, with the aim of maximising revenue from this activity (currently 0.5 M€ per year).
• Build up expertise in neutron techniques and instruments relevant to industrial R&D and NDT opportunities.
• Undertake outreach and communication activities for industry R&D/NDT at ILL to build up a portfolio of high-potential industry contacts and generate new business opportunities.
• Manage the customer base and maintain an accurate record of all industry-related activities at ILL for periodic reporting and review for optimisation of ILL’s industry strategy with Management.
• With support from the legal service at ILL, organise the contractual agreements for proprietary beam time.
• With the ILL’s European project office, your line manager and relevant ILL scientists, identify and pursue project-based opportunities for industry-related research at ILL.
• Liaise with local, regional and international partners to nurture a robust, collective approach to industry services at large-scale research facilities.