��app Project Associates

The ��app Project Associate (IPA) scheme allows Home Institutes from the ��app Members to assign employees on technical as well as support activities to the ��app. Through this scheme, Home Institute employees can contribute through their expertise to strengthening the international cooperation and integration between the ��app and the Domestic Agencies/��app Members.

The ��app 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 ��app defining areas of common interest. The ��app Project Associate(s) will perform activities for the ��app for a period of time defined by an Implementing Agreement signed between the Home Institute and the ��app.

As of 1 March 2025, all the proposals for ��app 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 ��app 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 ��app Project Associate Scheme.

��app Project Associate opportunities are limited to nationals from countries participating in the ��app Project (People's Republic of China, the European Union, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation and the United States).

Currently available

IPA Assigment(s) available

Application Deadline	Title
31 Oct 2025	IPA for Boronization System EOI Reference Number: IPA-7961 Department: ��app Construction Project Division / Program: Plant Systems Installation Program Section / Project: Fuelling & Disruption Mitigation Project Duration: 24 Months Number of IPAs: 1 Location of the Position: ��app Headquarters (on-site)
13 Oct 2025	IPA for Secondary Cooling Water System Process EOI Reference Number: IPA-8029 Department: ��app Construction Project Division / Program: Plant Systems Program Section / Project: Cooling Water System Project Duration: 48 Months Number of IPAs: 1 Location of the Position: ��app Headquarters (on-site)
24 Oct 2025	IPA for CAD Support to Machine Assembly Tooling EOI Reference Number: IPA-8079 Application Deadline: 24/10/2025 Department: Engineering Services Department Division / Program: Design Office and Mech. Engineering Div. Section / Project: CAD Activities Section Duration: 42 months Number of IPAs: 1 Location of the Position: ��app Headquarters (on-site)
20 Oct 2025	IPA for CAD Deliverables & 3D Modelling for Heating & Current Drive (HCD) Systems EOI Reference Number: IPA-8034 Application Deadline: 20/10/2025 Department: Engineering Services Department Division / Program: Design Office and Mech. Engineering Div. Section / Project: CAD Activities Section Duration: 12 Months Number of IPAs: 1 Location of the Position: ��app Headquarters (on-site)

Expression of Interest Details

Please find below a description of the Expression of Interest

Title	IPA for Boronization System
Overview	EOI Reference Number: IPA-7961 Department: ��app Construction Project Division / Program: Plant Systems Installation Program Section / Project: Fuelling & Disruption Mitigation Project Duration: 24 Months Number of IPAs: 1 Location of the Position: ��app Headquarters (on-site)
Ref. code	IPA-7961
Application deadline	31-10-2025
Description	Purpose/Scope Performs mechanical and process engineering activities for the Boronization Gas System (BGS); Develops detailed process diagrams of BGS and produces 3D system layout within Tokamak Complex and Tokamak Machine; Prepares specifications of interfaces, supporting structures, etc., and delivers them in the required and proper drawing formats; Conducts assessments of loads in the supporting system, determines span requirements for supports, and carries out analyses such as pipe flexibility analysis and studies. List of activities to be performed Becomes broadly familiar with the types of in-plant equipment and their planned layout at ��app under the guidance of ��app technical officers for Fuelling and Disruption Mitigation (FDM) Systems; Addresses and resolves identified clashes, which may involve repositioning equipment/systems or negotiating with counterparts to achieve a feasible arrangement; Develops and proposes technical solutions for system layout and routing; Prepares written instructions to designers offering options and recommendations, and collaborates with assigned CAD designer(s) to support the 3D model evolution; Implements modifications directly in the model using IO CAD tools, where applicable; Drafts specifications for interfaces, supporting structures, etc., and delivers them in the required and proper drawing formats; Performs assessments of loads in supporting systems, determines the required span of supports, and carries out analyses such as pipe flexibility analysis and studies; Reviews and evaluates detailed models and 2D drawings received from DAs; Contributes to the preparation of Engineering Work Packages in the drawing or model formats; Manages multiple concurrent tasks by setting clear priorities and tracking progress systematically; Ensures that decisions are documented clearly and traceably, using verifiable data and task-related facts. Any other activity related to the overall IPA activities. Experience & Profile: Professional Experience: 3-6 years ��ܳ��پ��ǲ�:�ċ�ċ�ċ�ċ�ċ Bachelor or equivalent degree Language Requirements: Fluent in English (written and spoken) Technical Competencies and Experience: Good experiences in mechanical and process design in the relevant industries, such as nuclear, petro-chemical, oil and gas, etc. Good knowledge in CAD tool (CATIA/ENOVIA) and structural analysis codes (ANSYS/CAESER II) Specific Training to Perform the Assignment: CATIA training Specific Requirements and Conditions: Mechanical engineer with design engineering skills for plant design disciplines such piping design, with capabilities using 3D drawing tools (the preferred 3D software tool is CATIA mechanical and piping design). It is required to produce 2D sketches and drawings to support design activities using software such as AutoCAD or CATIA. Knowledge of ANSYS and/or CAESER II will be an advantage. Financial aspects Paid by the HI, but under certain conditions as defined in the ��app Project Associates Scheme, IO could provide support
Attachment	Template_IPA-HI-Proposal_v2.5 (apply through SF)

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Expression of Interest Details

Please find below a description of the Expression of Interest

Title	IPA for Secondary Cooling Water System Process
Overview	EOI Reference Number: IPA-8029 Department: ��app Construction Project Division / Program: Plant Systems Program Section / Project: Cooling Water System Project Duration: 48 Months Number of IPAs: 1 Location of the Position: ��app Headquarters (on-site)
Ref. code	IPA-8029
Application deadline	13-10-2025
Description	Purpose/Scope The Associate for the ��app Cooling Water System Project will perform steady-state and transient thermal-hydraulic calculations for the different Cooling Water loops. List of activities to be performed Support updating Coolong Water System (CWS) hydraulic models, system sizing datasheets, system sizing reports, design condition reports and overpressure protection design, due to PCRs and feedback from commissioning team impacting Cooling Water system updating Chilled Water System (CHWS-1A) thermal hydraulic model and system sizing report in preparation for CHWS-1A FDR Update CHWS-1B water-hammer analysis as per current design. Perform CHWS-1A water-hammer analysis as per current design. Any other activity related to the overall IPA activities. Experience & Profile: Professional Experience: More than 9 years ��ܳ��پ��ǲ�:�ċ�ċ�ċ�ċ�ċ Master/Engineering degree/equivalent Language Requirements: Fluent in English (written and spoken) Technical Competencies and Experience: Sizing calculations of nuclear cooling systems; The Control Processes of Cooling Systems for Nuclear Power Plants or nuclear facilities is considered an advantage. Project Management from design, procurement, and manufacturing of cooling systems; RELAP5 system code for transient thermal-hydraulics analyses is required; Software for thermal-hydraulics steady state analyses (e.g. AFT Fathom) is required; MELCOR software would be an advantage; Specific software for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) calculations would be an advantage; 2D-3D CAD software (AVEVA E3D or Catia and See-Visio) is appreciated. Specific Training to Perform the Assignment: Aveva E3D and Catia Financial aspects Paid by the HI, but under certain conditions as defined in the ��app Project Associates Scheme, IO could provide support
Attachment	Template_IPA-HI-Proposal_v2.5 (apply through SF)

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Expression of Interest Details

Please find below a description of the Expression of Interest

Title	IPA for CAD Support to Machine Assembly Tooling
Overview	EOI Reference Number: IPA-8079 Application Deadline: 24/10/2025 Department: Engineering Services Department Division / Program: Design Office and Mech. Engineering Div. Section / Project: CAD Activities Section Duration: 42 months Number of IPAs: 1 Location of the Position: ��app Headquarters (on-site)
Ref. code	IPA-8079
Application deadline	24-10-2025
Description	Purpose/Scope: Support of CAD activities for the Machine Assembly Program Support of CAD activities for the Machine Assembly Program related to tool development and Engineering Work Packages production List of Activities: CAD Model Creation and Updates Develop or update 3D CAD models for Engineering Work Packages and Construction Progress Descriptions. Produce 2D drawings including assembly configurations, requirements, and component details. Update existing CAD models to include missing information or corrections (e.g., tagging, plasma phase, PBS levels). Engineering Studies and Reports Create CAD environments tailored to TRO requirements using CATIA tools (e.g., scene detailing, track layout, clash detection). Prepare study reports and presentations (e.g., PowerPoint documents). Vacuum Vessel (VV) CAD Support Support the VV engineering team with design updates and model maintenance. Integrate new or modified components into the existing VV CAD data. Create and revise 2D drawings (e.g., ACD, REQ) based on engineering input. Assist in design reviews and prepare data for technical documentation. Ensure compliance with CAD quality standards. Apply changes based on site feedback (e.g., repairs, adjustments, as-built conditions). Provide CAD support for VV bevel repairs and reverse engineering. Use Polyworks software for 3D scanning and model reconstruction. Support VV assembly activities using as-built data. Experience & Profile: Profesional Experience: 3-6 years Education:�ċ�ċ�ċ�ċ�ċ Bachelor or equivalent degree Language Requirements: Fluent in English (written and spoken) English Technical Competencies and Experience: Produces CAD Deliverables, in accordance with the CAD Work-plans proposed by Technical Teams, such as: General arrangement/layout drawings, schematics, 3D models, assembly/part drawings, isometrics, interface & composite drawings, bills of materials, 3D simulations, tagging & other CAD data to support all phases (design, procurement, pre-assembly, installation & commissioning); Performs execution of technical studies, impact assessment and implementation of change requests and design review preparations, identify and report new issues or any deviation. Knowledge of CAD quality standards and compliance procedures. Experience implementing design changes based on site feedback, including repairs and as-built adjustments. Proficiency in 3D scanning tools and software, such as Polyworks, for model reconstruction. Ability to work with as-built data for accurate model updates and assembly support. Engineering Studies and Reporting Ability to create CAD environments for engineering studies, including clash detection and layout planning. Experience preparing study reports and presentations, especially using PowerPoint or similar tools. Understanding of TRO (Technical Responsible Officer) requirements and ability to translate them into CAD deliverables. Specific Training to Perform the Assignment: ENOVIA & CATIA Certification Training to be able to work in ��app CAD Design and data management Specific Requirements and Conditions: CAD Tools Proficiency in ENOVIA & CATIA: CAD Design and data management Financial Aspects Paid by the HI, but under certain conditions as defined in the ��app Project Associates Scheme, IO could provide support
Attachment	Template_IPA-HI-Proposal_v2.5 (apply through SF)

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Expression of Interest Details

Please find below a description of the Expression of Interest

Title	IPA for CAD Deliverables & 3D Modelling for Heating & Current Drive (HCD) Systems
Overview	EOI Reference Number: IPA-8034 Application Deadline: 20/10/2025 Department: Engineering Services Department Division / Program: Design Office and Mech. Engineering Div. Section / Project: CAD Activities Section Duration: 12 Months Number of IPAs: 1 Location of the Position: ��app Headquarters (on-site)
Ref. code	IPA-8034
Application deadline	20-10-2025
Description	Purpose/Scope: The IPA will support CAD activities related to the Heating & Current Drive (HCD) systems, including: Produces CAD Deliverables, in accordance with the CAD Work-plans proposed by Technical Teams, such as: General arrangement/layout drawings, schematics, 3D models, assembly/part drawings, isometrics, interface & composite drawings, bills of materials, 3D simulations, tagging & other CAD data to support all phases (design, procurement, pre-assembly, installation & commissioning); Performs execution of technical studies, impact assessment and implementation of change requests and design review preparations, identify and report new issues or any deviation. List of Activities: Mechanical Design, involving part and assembly design, generative shape design, and structure design using CATIA, with the ability to produce 3D models, 2D drawings, Bills of Materials (BOM), and component lists. Plant Design, covering piping and hanger design, equipment arrangement, and systems space reservation, using catalogue management tools such as CADENAS and EnS Drawing and Documentation, including drafting, generation of isometric drawings with I-RUN/ ISOGEN etc. ; diagram types include Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), Control Block Diagrams (CBD), and Single Line Diagrams (SLD) using the SSD (See System Design (CAD software from IGE XAO)) tool Manages multiple concurrent tasks by setting clear priorities and tracking progress systematically. Ensures that decisions are documented clearly and traceably, using verifiable data and task-related facts. Any other activity related to the overall IPA activities. Experience & Profile: Profesional Experience: 3-6 years Education:�ċ�ċ�ċ�ċ�ċ Master/Engineering degree/ eqivalent Language Requirements: Fluent in English (written and spoken) Technical Competencies and Experience: Technical Competencies: ENOVIA: Competence in CAD data management and lifecycle of data. CATIA: Ability to create 3D models, 2D drawings, Bill of Materials (BOM), and lists. Knowledge about diagram types is required (e.g., PFD, PID, CBD, SLD). Experience: Mechanical Design (Part Design, Assembly Design, Generative Shape Design, Structure Design) Plant Design (Piping Design, Hanger Design, Equipment Arrangement, Systems Space reservation) Drawing (Drafting, I-RUN/ISOGEN for isometric drawing) Preferred Requirements SSD (SEE System Design) Tool Proficiency: Experience with SSD for diagrams (PFD, PID, CBD, SLD) Advanced Catalogue Knowledge: Experience with CADENAS and EnS catalogues Publication Practices: Document/Data management System or IO ICP: Experience publishing diagrams made with SSD in technical databases Experience & System-Specific Knowledge: Familiarity with ��app Heating systems: Neutral Beam Heating (NBH), Electron Cyclotron Heating (ECH), Ion Cyclotron Heating (ICH) - including system functions and components Specific Training to Perform the Assignment: ENOVIA Certification: DESA certification (PBSA certification included) CATIA Certification: Equipment & System SMDD training Specific Requirements and Conditions: It is mandatory to complete certification in the above-mentioned ��app CAD training modules before commencing any work. Additionally, the Designer is expected to undertake any specific training required during the course of the assignment. Financial Aspects Paid by the HI, but under certain conditions as defined in the ��app Project Associates Scheme, IO could provide support
Attachment	Template_IPA-HI-Proposal_v2.5 (apply through SF)

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More information on ��app Project Associates

What can an IPA do?

An IPA can work on all types of non-core and non-managerial activities in the ��app Project. IPAs can be given some technical responsibility under the supervision of an ��app Responsible Officer.

The IPA will perform activities for the ��app for a period of time defined in an individual Nomination Form (NF) signed between the Home Institute and the ��app. These activities will be performed for the ��app, on or off the ��app site. IPAs are assigned by the Home Institute to the ��app to carry out these activities on a full time or part-time basis.

What is a Home Institute?

Any organization (Domestic Agency, institution, university, industrial enterprise) in one of the ��app Members. The Home Institute remains the main employer of the IPA during the IPA assignment, and continues paying the IPA salary.

What is the process for my Home Institute to assign an employee to the ��app as an IPA?

IPA profiles are advertised by the ��app under a call for Expressions of Interest on this website, and Home Institutes submit proposals in reply using the ��app 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 ��app 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 ��app 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 ��app 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 ��app, the selected Home Institute and the ��app 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 ��app describing scope of activity, timeframe, financial conditions, and other implementation aspects, etc.

Could you please highlight the main steps/timescale of the IPA process?

Average total time frame: 5 to 10 months

My Home Institute has submitted a proposal. Can I contact someone in Human Ressources to follow-up on the progress of this proposal ?

Following the IPA process time frame (see question above), the ��app 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.

What is the duration of an IPA assignment ?

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.

What is the IPA status ?

IPAs are not ��app staff members and they are not subject to privileges and immunities. However, they benefit from certain facilities and arrangements. The ��app provides support for administrative formalities to stay and work in France.

What are the financial conditions ?

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 ��app. The granting and determination of such payments is at the discretion of the ��app. 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 ��app staff member) shall be paid to an IPA. Implementing Agreements and/or Nomination Forms may include other financial provisions.

What are the obligations of the Home Institute during the IPA assignment ?

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 ��app 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 ��app
is trained on health and safety aspects related to their activities
is granted the required work authorizations, unless the ��app agrees to be delegated this responsibility

Mandatory safety trainings that are relevant to the ��app site are provided for free by the ��app. 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 ��app, but in this case it will be invoiced to the Home Institute as employer and responsible party for these mandatory French regulatory aspects.

The ��app may provide the safety and protective equipment to the IPA.

Upon agreement with the Home Institute, the ��app can facilitate additional technical trainings during the assignment that the organizer will invoice to the Home Institute.

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