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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.
The Department for Structural Dynamics at the ELI Beamlines facility now seeks an experienced senior researcher, or an enthusiastic junior/postdoc researcher to lead and develop the user activities in ultrafast X-ray diffraction and scattering using plasma X-ray Sources, particularly a Cu-tape source: https://up.eli-laser.eu/equipment/1723138367. This position offers the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research and contribute to impactful advancements in the field.
Senior/Junior scientist – Ultrafast X-ray diffraction with laser-driven plasma X-ray sources (288)
Job description:
- Develop and lead the user activities at the X-ray diffraction/scattering user end-station
- Lead and participate in the development of new experimental capabilities in time-resolved X-ray science with emphasis on X-ray diffraction and scattering techniques.
- Contribution to the development of relevant research activities of the Department for Structural Dynamics within national and international collaborations
Requirements:
- Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field
- Experience from using ultrashort pulse lasers
- Experience with development of X-ray methods
- Experience from using a laser-driven plasma X-ray source (K-alpha source) for X-ray applications
- Scientific expertise in material science and/or chemistry
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, solution-oriented mindset
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a diverse, multidisciplinary team.
We offer:
- Opportunity to work in this unique international scientific institution
- 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
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.