Context:
The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for scientific research using neutrons. Every year, we host over 2000 visits by scientists, who come to the Institute to carry out world-class research.
The Grants Office in the Partnerships and Communication Service (PACS) of the Institut Laue-Langevin is expanding and seeking a third Grants Officer to support national and European research projects.
You will support ILL scientists throughout the full grant lifecycle, from identifying funding opportunities and preparing proposals to managing active grants, overseeing reporting, and monitoring milestones and deliverables. The Grants Office, as part of PACS, interacts actively with the science and technical divisions at ILL and works closely with the Administration Division on HR, finance, and legal matters.
Your tasks:
Depending on your profile, the balance between the responsibilities listed below may be adjusted to match your strengths and areas for development:
Opportunity Scanning
. Identify, monitor, and disseminate funding opportunities aligned with ILL research priorities and staff interests.
. Cover national programmes (e.g. ANR, BMBF, UKRI, FFG) as well as European funding schemes.
. Develop and implement strategies to optimise funding success and portfolio diversification.
Proposal Development
. Provide hands-on support in the preparation, drafting, and structuring of research proposals.
. Ensure full understanding and application of funding rules, eligibility criteria, and programme constraints to guarantee compliant and competitive submissions.
. Support ILL researchers in aligning proposals with funder priorities and stakeholder expectations.
. Assist with budgeting and costing, ensuring accuracy and adherence to funding requirements.
. Coordinate internal approvals and oversee the timely submission of proposals.
Project Delivery and Institutional Relations
. Provide reliable administrative support and help address any challenges related to project progress or financial management.
. Support the successful implementation and follow-up of funded projects, including reporting, deliverable tracking, and coordination with partners.
. Develop and maintain constructive relationships with funding agencies (e.g. ANR, European Commission), supporting contract negotiation, amendments, and project setup, including consortium coordination and communication.
Your profile
ILL's Grants Office is looking for someone who brings both expertise and a collaborative mindset:
. Master's degree or higher in a scientific, technical, or project management discipline
. Previous experience in a similar role (2-3 years)
. Demonstrated experience in preparing and submitting national and/or EU funding proposals
. Good understanding of national funding schemes and/or Horizon Europe processes and terminology
. Confidence and ability to engage, communicate, and build relationships at all levels within an organisation
. Proven analytical, organisational, and project management skills
. Experience in an international research environment would be an asset
. Professional fluency in English, both spoken and written
What we 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 (just 3 hours from Paris/Provence by train, 1 hour from Lyon international airport and 1 ½ hours from Geneva). It is important for us that our staff achieve a healthy work-life balance. We therefore offer home working (under certain conditions), generous annual paid leave entitlement and a host of other benefits that you will discover when you arrive!
Prospects - We guarantee you a stable fixed-term position in a multicultural scientific environment.
Benefits - We offer generous social benefits (expatriation allowance, excellent health cover), moving and relocation assistance (under certain conditions) and an annual productivity bonus. We also offer language courses for you and your partner and subsidies for the use of public transport and the staff canteen, as well as for holidays and a variety of cultural and sports activities. For more details, visit https://www.ill.eu/careers/working-at-the-ill/employment-conditions
Sounds interesting?
Then why not take your next career step with us by applying online - preferably in English - via our career portal by 26.07.2026, quoting reference number 26/31. Please note that all applicants are subject to administrative screening (background checks). We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.