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  • Humans of
    Stories from the people of ESRF
    Welcome to the world of the ESRF, where a fascinating blend of people from different backgrounds and cultures join together to make the ESRF what it is today: a unique world-class facility for the advancement of science.
  • Pierre
    Mechanical Engineer (Belgian)
    ‘I’ve never been faced with a boring job, just excitement every day, day after day. It’s thrilling’.
  • Lynda
    Executive assistant (British)
    “I like the innovative aspect at the ESRF where I’m encouraged to take initiative and refine processes. I can make suggestions and I know I have the support of my team and hierarchy.”
  • Ezio
    Mechanical Technician (Italian)
    The best part of my job is being able to see a project through from beginning to end.
  • Solange
    Software engineer (French)
    “I love working in this unique and impressive scientific environment and I get pride in thinking that I contribute in part to this successful example of European collaboration.”
  • Elise
    Experimental Hall Operator (French)
    "Working shifts means that I can organise my personal life out of the mainstream and it makes me feel that I have more hours in my day."
  • Margie
    Post doctoral fellow (Filipino)
    “I feel very fortunate to work at a large synchrotron. The ESRF opens a whole range of opportunities. It draws excellent people and extremely interesting science cases.”
Humans of ESRF
Stories from the people of ESRF
Welcome to the world of the ESRF, where a fascinating blend of people from different backgrounds and cultures join together to make the ESRF what it is today: a unique world-class facility for the advancement of science.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage diversity in our teams.

Life in Grenoble

Located at the heart of the French Alps, the ESRF benefits from an urban life-style and a unique mountain setting.

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More than 100 trainees and employees on a sandwich course are welcomed every year at the ESRF.

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