Research Software Engineer – HPC & Simulation Platforms

Overview

Research Software Engineer – HPC & Simulation Platforms, 36-month fixed-term contract. Location: Grenoble, France. The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) is Europe\'s leading research facility for neutron-based science. The Scientific Computing group (CS) develops software tools for data reduction, analysis, and atomistic simulations and is building a unified numerical platform (IPAD) to streamline atomistic simulations for ILL users and scientists.

IPAD will provide template workflows for routine simulations, handle input/output management and HPC monitoring, and integrate with digital twins of ILL instruments to enable AI-assisted neutron data analysis. The CS group currently comprises eight scientists and is expanding to meet growing demand for specialized numerical tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the IPAD platform, understanding scientists\' needs and the various aspects of atomistic simulations
• Contribute to the development of the Hylleraas Software Platform and its local deployment on ILL\'s IT architecture, ensuring its integration with the digital twin project (SCI – Instrument Control) and coordinating interactions between the IT and SCI groups
• Engage with scientists to assess their needs for AI-assisted on-the-fly data analysis

Qualifications

• Background in computer science, software engineering, or a related IT field
• Experience with HPC cluster administration and job scheduling systems (e.g. SLURM, PBS)
• Familiarity with simulation workflows and scientific computing environments
• Strong programming skills, particularly in Python and/or scripting languages (Bash, etc.)
• Experience with software deployment and system integration (APIs, CI/CD, containerization such as Docker/Singularity)
• Knowledge of atomistic simulation packages (Classical MD, DFT) would be an advantage
• Interest in working at the interface between IT infrastructure and scientific research
• Experience in a research or academic environment would be welcome

Our Offer

Quality of life This position is based in Grenoble, a hub for research and technology, ideally located in the heart of the French Alps. We support a healthy work-life balance, home working under certain conditions, generous annual paid leave, and various other benefits.

Perspectives We offer a stable 36-month fixed-term position in a multicultural scientific environment.

Benefits Generous social benefits (expatriation allowance, excellent health cover), relocation assistance (where applicable), and an annual productivity bonus. We also offer language courses, subsidies for public transport and the staff canteen, and support for holidays, cultural, and sports activities. For details, see the ILL careers page.

Application deadline: by , quoting reference number 26/25. All applicants are subject to administrative screening. Medical fitness, including for work under ionising radiation, is required. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome qualified candidates.

Contact

Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) – In Grenoble (France) we operate Europe\'s leading research facility for neutron science. For more information, visit .