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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:

Postdoctoral Position – Machine Learning (ML) ‑ Driven High‑Power Laser Systems (271)

Institute of Physics, Czech Academy of Sciences (FZU) in collaboration with the ELI Beamlines Facility
Program: Physics for Future (P4F) – MSCA COFUND Postdoctoral Fellowships (p4f.fzu.cz)

Supervisor: Dr. Davorin Peceli, Ph.D. – laser–plasma physicist with specialization in machine learning integration into high‑power laser systems (Davorin Peceli, Ph.D. – FZU CAS)

Position Overview

We welcome proposals from postdoctoral researchers interested in exploring the interface between machine learning (ML) and high-power laser physics, focusing on the development and deployment of ML tools for optimization, diagnostics, and intelligent control of petawatt-class laser systems, especially on systems such as L3-HAPLS at ELI Beamlines.

Research Directions

  • Developing ML-enhanced control strategies for optimizing high-power laser parameters (e.g. pointing, pulse shaping).
  • Implementing predictive diagnostics and data-driven feedback loops for improving ion source performance.
  • Contributing to remote or semi-autonomous experimental platforms in collaboration with international partners.
  • Implementing ML methods such as Bayesian optimization, neural network surrogates, and anomaly detection into experimental workflows.

Candidate Profile

  • Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline with less than 8 years of experience since Ph.D.
  • Has not resided in Czechia for more than one year in the last 3 years.

Why Join Us

  • Access to world-class laser facilities (including L3-HAPLS at ELI).
  • Collaborate with leading teams at LLNL, Fraunhofer, and others on cutting-edge ML–laser projects.
  • Participate in the MSCA COFUNDP4F program offering excellent training, networking, and career support.
  • Work in a friendly, flexible, and research-driven atmosphere in Prague.

We offer

  • Opportunity to work in this unique international scientific institution
  • Competitive and motivating salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • Good working environment
  • Career growth, professional education
  • Meal allowance, pension contribution
  • 5 weeks of holidays and 6 days of personal leave
  • Support of leisure time activities

Interested?

Please contact Dr. Davorin Peceli directly to express your interest and discuss the project: davorin.peceli@eli-beams.eu

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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