Overview

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:

Leader of Electron Acceleration Group

The Electron Acceleration Group is part of the “Radiation Physics and Electron Acceleration” department and focuses on laser-driven electron acceleration using the ELBA and ALFA platforms. The group develops and operates systems that deliver high-energy electron beams and supports experiments in particle acceleration and radiation generation.

Job description:

  •  Leads and manages the R&D activities of the laser-driven electron acceleration.
  • Oversees design, integration, and commissioning of laser-driven electron acceleration platforms to enable their use and applications.
  • Coordinates technical collaboration between engineers, scientists, the laser team, and future users.
  • Prepares and manages technical specifications and monitors contractual performance.
  • Builds and maintains strong partnerships with international research institutes and industry.
  • Conducts independent scientific research and represents the group at international conferences.

Requirements:

  •  Ph.D. (or equivalent experience) in plasma physics, accelerator physics, laser physics, or a closely related field.
  • Demonstrated expertise in laser-driven particle acceleration with direct experience in electron acceleration platforms.
  • Strong track record of scientific research, including experimental design, data analysis, and publication of results.
  • Experience with leading or coordinating experimental teams and managing research infrastructure.
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain international scientific collaborations.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, including the preparation of internal reports and presentations.
  • Fluent in English (both spoken and written).
  • Motivation to contribute to an international research environment focused on cutting-edge laser-based technologies.

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 August 10th 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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