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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.

In our team we have the following position available:

Post-Doc fellowship – Neutron Detection in Pulsed Fields (319)

High-energy lasers have the potential to generate intense mixed radiation fields, including a large neutron yield. Reliable and efficient neutron detection in these environments is challenging due to the short pulse duration, mixed radiation fields, intense electromagnetic pulses, and constraints related to clean room and vacuum operation.

ELI Beamlines has joined the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) and the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV) in the SwissELITE international project. One of the main goals of the project is the development of new diagnostic and measurement procedures for reliable neutron detection in ultra-short pulsed radiation fields. Experimental campaigns will be carried out at all partner laboratories.

The ELIMAIA (ELI Multidisciplinary Applications of laser-Ion Acceleration) beamline is one of the key experimental platforms of the project. It will host measurement campaigns focused on the characterization of mixed radiation fields and the detection of secondary particles, including neutrons, generated during laser–matter interaction and irradiation experiments. These activities require advanced diagnostics capable of operating in pulsed and harsh electromagnetic environments. A dedicated postdoctoral researcher is therefore required to lead and support these experimental activities.

Job description:

  • Development of diagnostic and measurement procedures for reliable neutron detection in pulsed radiation fields, with primary focus on experiments at the ELIMAIA beamline and on secondary particle measurements;
  • Active participation and support of experiments at ELI Beamlines and at Swiss partner laboratories (PSI and CHUV) in all phases: design, implementation, data taking, and data analysis
  • Liaison between ELI Beamlines and detector development companies
  • Preparation of scientific reports and papers
  • Participation at workshops and conferences

Requirements:

  • PhD in physics or related topics;
  • experience in laser-driven particle acceleration experiments;
  • knowledge of the particle acceleration driven by laser theory;
  •  background in laser-plasma interaction;
  • willingness to engage new scientific topics;
  • proactive and team-oriented approach to work with good communication skills;
  •  ability to communicate in English both written and verbal;
  • knowledge in simulation tool, as Particle in Cell, Hydrodynamic code would be an even bigger advantage.
  •  Willingness to collaborate with international partners, academic and from industry
  • Willingness to travel to perform experiments in partner laboratories in Switzerland
  • Experience with any of the following is an advantage: Particle detectors; Software development; Dosimetry; Monte Carlo simulations; Data acquisition; Data analysis; Firmware development

We offer:

  • Hands-on laboratory experience in a unique international scientific institution
  •  Extended stays at partner laboratories in Switzerland
  • Possibility of collaborating with detector development companies
  • Flexible working hours
  • Good working environment
  • Career growth, professional education
  • Meal allowance, pension contribution
  • Young and dynamic team
  • 5 weeks of vacation 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).

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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