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The Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC (ELI ERIC) is the world’s largest and most advanced high-power laser research infrastructure. As an international user facility dedicated to multi-disciplinary science, ELI provides access to world-class high-power, high-repetition-rate laser systems and enables cutting-edge research, as well as breakthrough technological innovations. The ELI ERIC operates as a single multi-site organization with two complementary facilities specialized in different fields of research with extreme light: ELI Beamlines in Dolní Břežany (Czech Republic) and ELI ALPS in Szeged (Hungary).

ELI Beamlines Facility operates four cutting-edge high-power femtosecond laser systems reaching unprecedented intensities. The operational laser systems make unique femtosecond sources of X-rays and accelerated particles available to scientific users for pioneering research in physical, chemical, materials, life and medical sciences as well as physics of dense plasmas, warm dense matter, and laboratory astrophysics. The ELI Beamlines Facility employs over 350 researchers, engineers and other professionals from more than 38 countries.

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated colleague to join our team at ELI Beamlines in the role of:

Head of Department of Plasma Physics and High Intensity Interaction

This department focuses on high energy density physics and ultra-relativistic laser-plasma interaction, providing specialized instruments for studying extreme states of matter and fundamental plasma interactions, including IFE research. It works closely with users and collaborators to advance research in these rapidly developing research fields.

Job description:

  • Coordinates and ensures effective collaboration between the department team members, engineering support teams, laser team, and other scientific departments.
  • Leads the development of advanced technologies to continuously enhance the capabilities of the Plasma Physics Platform (P3) in terms of targetry, diagnostics, and other instrumentation to be offered to users operating in the field of high energy density physics and ultrarelativistic laser-plasma interaction..
  • Collaborates on development of the P3 platform for high energy density physics and ultrarelativistic laser-plasma interaction with other relevant international research centres and commercial entities.
  • Independent scientific research, including publication and participation in conferences.

Requirements:

Essential Qualifications and Experience

  • Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field, with a strong focus on plasma physics, high energy density physics, and ultra-relativistic laser-plasma interactions.
  • Robust scientific record and strong expertise in the fields of plasma physics, high energy density physics, and ultra-relativistic laser-plasma interactions with strong records of independent scientific research.
  • Internationally recognized researcher experience with a demonstrated ability to lead scientific projects and contribute to strategic research development, evidenced by publications, invited presentations, and successful collaborations.

Leadership and Management Skills

  • Proven experience in leading a scientific team or research group, ideally including mentoring and supervising researchers, postdocs, and Ph.D. students.
  • Strong strategic thinking and ability to set and implement scientific and organizational goals.
  • Experience in managing budgets, resources, and research infrastructure in a scientific environment.
  • Ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive working culture within a multidisciplinary and international team.
  • Experience with user-oriented research environments and collaborative experimental campaigns is highly desirable.
  • Proven ability to acquire external research funding and manage complex research initiatives.

Communication and Collaboration

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to represent the department and institution at international
  • scientific meetings and within external collaborations.
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

We offer:

  • Opportunity to work in this unique international scientific institution
  • Competitive and motivating salary
  • Good working environment
  • Professional education
  • Pension contribution / resaver
  • 5 weeks of holidays and 6 days of personal leave
  • Support of leisure time activities

 

Applications, containing CV, cover letter, contacts of references, and any other material the candidate considers relevant, should be sent to Mrs. Jana Ženíšková, HR Senior Specialist (jana.zeniskova@eli-beams.eu, +420 601 560 322) by the 15th September 2025.

Information on the processing of personal data can be found on https://www.eli-beams.eu/informace-o-zpracovani-vasich-osobnich-udaju-gdpr/. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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