ºÚÁÏÉçapp Project Associates
The ºÚÁÏÉçapp Project Associate (IPA) scheme allows Home Institutes from the ºÚÁÏÉçapp Members to assign employees on technical as well as support activities to the ºÚÁÏÉçapp. Through this scheme, Home Institute employees can contribute through their expertise to strengthening the international cooperation and integration between the ºÚÁÏÉçapp and the Domestic Agencies/ºÚÁÏÉçapp Members.
The ºÚÁÏÉçapp Project Associate scheme is open to any Home Institute who has signed a Memorandum of Understanding/Memorandum of Agreement (MoU/MoA) or a Cooperation Agreement with the ºÚÁÏÉçapp defining areas of common interest. The ºÚÁÏÉçapp Project Associate(s) will perform activities for the ºÚÁÏÉçapp for a period of time defined by an Implementing Agreement signed between the Home Institute and the ºÚÁÏÉçapp.
As of 1 March 2025, all the proposals for ºÚÁÏÉçapp Project Associates’ expressions of interest shall be submitted through the Home Institute’s Agency portal in the digitalized platform – SAP SuccessFactors. Proposals received by email will not be considered.
New entities (not having yet assigned IPAs) interested in submitting proposal as a Home Institute shall contact @email for guidance.
The proposed ºÚÁÏÉçapp Project Associate(s) must be employed by the Home Institute at the time of submission of the proposal. Click for more detailed information on the ºÚÁÏÉçapp Project Associate Scheme.
ºÚÁÏÉçapp Project Associate opportunities are limited to nationals from countries participating in the ºÚÁÏÉçapp Project (People's Republic of China, the European Union, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, Switzerland and the United States).
Currently available
| Application Deadline | Title |
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07 Jan 2026 |
IPA for Development of Mechanical Handling Systems and Assembly Tools EOI Reference Number: IPA-8229 |
05 Jan 2026 |
EOI Reference Number: IPA-8222 |
20 Dec 2025 |
IPA for Cable Engineering Data Management EOI Reference Number: IPA-8219 |
20 Dec 2025 |
IPA for Cable Engineering and Power Distribution EOI Reference Number: IPA-8220 |
05 Jan 2026 |
IPA for Corrosion Engineering and Preservation Coordination EOI Reference Number: IPA-7909 |
12 Dec 2025 |
IPA for Nuclear Safety Engineer EOI Reference Number: IPA-8202 |
10 Dec 2025 |
IPAs for Development and Application of Integrated Plasma Simulations EOI Reference Number: IPA-8180 |
Expression of Interest Details
Please find below a description of the Expression of Interest
Title |
IPA for Development of Mechanical Handling Systems and Assembly Tools |
Overview |
EOI Reference Number: IPA-8229 |
Ref. code |
IPA-8229 |
Application deadline |
07-01-2026 |
Description |
Purpose/Scope: The purpose of the IPA is to carry out the design and development of heavy-load mechanical handling equipment and tools required for the assembly of systems, structures, and components (SCCs) within the ºÚÁÏÉçapp Tokamak, with particular focus on the in-vessel blanket and divertor regions. The IPA supports the development activities for the assembly tools that are ongoing with Domestic Agencies and supply companies.
The main activities to be performed by the IPA are to:
Professional Experience: ·¡»å³Ü³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:​â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹ Language Requirements: Technical Competencies and Experience:
Paid by the HI, but under certain conditions as defined in the ºÚÁÏÉçapp Project Associates Scheme, IO could provide support. |
Attachment |
Expression of Interest Details
Please find below a description of the Expression of Interest
Title |
IPA for Communication |
Overview |
EOI Reference Number: IPA-8222 |
Ref. code |
IPA-8222 |
Application deadline |
05-01-2026 |
Description |
Purpose/Scope: To support communication activities
List of Activities:
Experience & Profile: Professional Experience: Education: Language Requirements: Technical Competencies and Experience:
Financial Aspects Paid by the HI, but under certain conditions, as defined in the ºÚÁÏÉçapp Project Associates Scheme, IO could provide support |
Attachment |
Expression of Interest Details
Please find below a description of the Expression of Interest
Title |
IPA for Cable Engineering Data Management |
Overview |
EOI Reference Number: IPA-8219 |
Ref. code |
IPA-8219 |
Application deadline |
20-12-2025 |
Description |
Purpose/Scope The purpose of the IPA assignment is to support ºÚÁÏÉçapp in the data management for cables, cable tray supports and electrical loads.
List of activities to be performed
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Attachment |
Expression of Interest Details
Please find below a description of the Expression of Interest
Title |
IPA for Cable Engineering and Power Distribution |
Overview |
EOI Reference Number: IPA-8220 |
Ref. code |
IPA-8220 |
Application deadline |
20-12-2025 |
Description |
Purpose/Scope This IPA will support IO in the electrical power distribution design, cable engineering and cable tray design.
List of activities to be performed
Professional Experience: ·¡»å³Ü³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:​â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹ Language Requirements: Technical Competencies and Experience: Proven experience in:
Financial aspects Paid by the HI, but under certain conditions as defined in the ºÚÁÏÉçapp Project Associates Scheme, IO could provide support |
Attachment |
Expression of Interest Details
Please find below a description of the Expression of Interest
Title |
IPA for Corrosion Engineering and Preservation Coordination |
Overview |
EOI Reference Number: IPA-7909 |
Ref. code |
IPA-7909 |
Application deadline |
05-01-2026 |
Description |
Purpose/Scope: To prepare and monitor the coordination plan for a specific area of Tokamak Complex: This IPA assignment demands a high degree of agility, technical expertise, and independence to proactively managecomplex engineering and corrosion-related preservation challenges. The ultimate goal is to ensure the integrity, reliability,and longevity of the ºÚÁÏÉçapp project's assets. The IPA is tasked with conducting regular inspections and proactively identifying and resolving corrosion issues. The IPA for Corrosion Engineering and Preservation Coordination is expected to propose, under the guidance of the PIPPreservation Manager, optimized preservation plans for the mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring equipment is wellprotected until start-up, cost-effectively and efficiently. The IPA assists and reports to the PIP Preservation Manager in daily operations and acts as a liaison with otherdepartments. The IPA also supports the management of day-to-day contractual topics with the Preservation contractor(e.g., ensuring contractor resources are competent and properly trained, helps in case of issues with permits, scaffoldingneeds, etc.). List of Activities:
Experience & Profile:
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Attachment |
Expression of Interest Details
Please find below a description of the Expression of Interest
Title |
IPA for Nuclear Safety Engineer |
Overview |
EOI Reference Number: IPA-8202 |
Ref. code |
IPA-8202 |
Application deadline |
12-12-2025 |
Description |
Purpose/Scope
List of activities to be performed Primary Responsibilities:
Additional Responsibilities:
Professional Experience: ·¡»å³Ü³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:​â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹ Language Requirements: Technical Competencies and Experience:
Financial aspects Paid by the HI, but under certain conditions as defined in the ºÚÁÏÉçapp Project Associates Scheme, IO could provide support. |
Attachment |
Expression of Interest Details
Please find below a description of the Expression of Interest
Title |
IPAs for Development and Application of Integrated Plasma Simulations |
Overview |
EOI Reference Number: IPA-8180 |
Ref. code |
IPA-8180 |
Application deadline |
10-12-2025 |
Description |
Purpose/Scope The ºÚÁÏÉçapp is developing advanced plasma simulation capabilities to support the refinement of the ºÚÁÏÉçapp Research Plan as part of its Integrated Modelling & Analysis Suite (IMAS). At present, a mature simulator combines a free-boundary plasma equilibrium evolution code (DINA) and a core-edge-scrape-off-layer/divertor modelling suite (JINTRAC). It is being further improved and refined to complete the development of plasma scenarios for the new ºÚÁÏÉçapp Baseline. In addition, a more self-consistent multiscale and multi-physics approach is being explored for modelling the plasma's response to external actuators. The IPAs will contribute in one or more of the following ways:
List of activities to be performed The following activities are foreseen:
Experience & Profile: Professional Experience: ·¡»å³Ü³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:​â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹ Language Requirements: Technical Competencies and Experience: At least two of the following:
All of the following:
Financial aspects Paid by the HI, but under certain conditions as defined in the ºÚÁÏÉçapp Project Associates Scheme, IO could provide support |
Attachment |
More information on ºÚÁÏÉçapp Project Associates
An IPA can work on all types of non-core and non-managerial activities in the ºÚÁÏÉçapp Project. IPAs can be given some technical responsibility under the supervision of an ºÚÁÏÉçapp Responsible Officer.
The IPA will perform activities for the ºÚÁÏÉçapp for a period of time defined in an individual Nomination Form (NF) signed between the Home Institute and the ºÚÁÏÉçapp. These activities will be performed for the ºÚÁÏÉçapp, on or off the ºÚÁÏÉçapp site. IPAs are assigned by the Home Institute to the ºÚÁÏÉçapp to carry out these activities on a full time or part-time basis.
Any organization (Domestic Agency, institution, university, industrial enterprise) in one of the ºÚÁÏÉçapp Members. The Home Institute remains the main employer of the IPA during the IPA assignment, and continues paying the IPA salary.
IPA profiles are advertised by the ºÚÁÏÉçapp under a call for Expressions of Interest on this website, and Home Institutes submit proposals in reply using the ºÚÁÏÉçapp template.
Click here to download the IO template
In principle, only proposals from Home Institutes which have signed a MoA/MoU or Cooperation Agreement with the ºÚÁÏÉçapp can be considered for selection. To know if such agreements already exist, please contact the Home Institute's internal services or @email. In case there is no MoA/MoU or Cooperation Agreement, then it shall be mentioned in the proposal and the ºÚÁÏÉçapp may decide to sign a MoA/MoU or Cooperation Agreement with the Home Institute in the frame of the selection process before its conclusion.
The Home Institute proposal shall include, with justification:
(i) Details of existing resources to be nominated as IPA with proposed skill sets in answer to the Expression of Interest;
(ii) Any administrative costs requested from the ºÚÁÏÉçapp by the Home Institute to cover the execution of the Implementing Agreement;
(iii) Any other relevant information required for the implementation of the Implementing Agreement.
The Home Institute proposal shall be submitted through the SAP SuccessFactors platform. Please contact the following address: @email or the registration process on the platform.
Upon selection by the ºÚÁÏÉçapp, the selected Home Institute and the ºÚÁÏÉçapp sign an Implementing Agreement that covers the general conditions of assignment of all the Home Institute's IPA(s). Then, for each IPA under the Implementing Agreement, an individual Nomination Form will be signed by the Home Institute and the ºÚÁÏÉçapp describing scope of activity, timeframe, financial conditions, and other implementation aspects, etc.
Average total time frame: 5 to 10 months
Following the IPA process time frame (see question above), the ºÚÁÏÉçapp will duly contact the Home Institute should the IPA proposal be selected. The SAP SuccessFactors platform allows the Home Institute to track the status of the IPA proposal. IPA candidates are encouraged to contact their Home Institute for updates.
IPA assignments shall, in principle, not exceed 4 years in total. Exceptionally, an IPA assignment can be extended for an additional 2 years. Part-time IPA assignments can be arranged.
IPAs are not ºÚÁÏÉçapp staff members and they are not subject to privileges and immunities. However, they benefit from certain facilities and arrangements. The ºÚÁÏÉçapp provides support for administrative formalities to stay and work in France.
The Director-General may decide to grant the IPA a monthly living adjustment allowance in addition to the salary paid by the Home Institute, to grant an installation allowance to be paid upon arrival, and to reimburse travel costs upon arrival to and departure from the ºÚÁÏÉçapp. The granting and determination of such payments is at the discretion of the ºÚÁÏÉçapp. In particular, no allowances or limited relocation costs (e.g., if they live locally or are the spouse/partner of a person living locally such as an ºÚÁÏÉçapp staff member) shall be paid to an IPA. Implementing Agreements and/or Nomination Forms may include other financial provisions.
As the employer of the IPA, the Home Institute has obligations both in terms of occupational health and safety as well as in terms of the training of its employees prior to the start of and/or during the IPA assignment.
The ºÚÁÏÉçapp is subject to French law regarding occupational health and safety, so the Home Institute must ensure that the IPA's employment conditions with regards to health and safety matters are compliant with French regulations.
In particular, the Home Institute is responsible for ensuring that the IPA:
- undergoes medical visits with an occupational doctor as determined based on the occupational hazard job description established by the Home Institute prior to the start of the assignment and in line with the mandatory requirements of the ºÚÁÏÉçapp
- is trained on health and safety aspects related to their activities
- is granted the required work authorizations, unless the ºÚÁÏÉçapp agrees to be delegated this responsibility
Mandatory safety trainings that are relevant to the ºÚÁÏÉçapp site are provided for free by the ºÚÁÏÉçapp. Any other safety/technical training or certification relevant to the IPA's activities (e.g., electrical certification) is under the responsibility of the Home Institute and should normally be arranged before the start of the assignment. Otherwise, it may be arranged by the ºÚÁÏÉçapp, but in this case it will be invoiced to the Home Institute as employer and responsible party for these mandatory French regulatory aspects.
The ºÚÁÏÉçapp may provide the safety and protective equipment to the IPA.
Upon agreement with the Home Institute, the ºÚÁÏÉçapp can facilitate additional technical trainings during the assignment that the organizer will invoice to the Home Institute.