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Postdoc – ICF-IFE theory and simulation (242)

Employer
ELI Beamlines
Location
Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic / Szeged, Hungary
Salary
Unspecified
Posting live until
17 Jan 2025
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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 320 researchers, engineers and other professionals from more than 40 countries.

We are looking for a new colleague to join the research & user activities of department 89: Plasma Physics & Ultra-High Intensity Interactions. Our team has the following position available: 

 Postdoc – ICF-IFE theory and simulation (242)

Job description:

  • theory and simulation of laser-plasma interaction in the context of inertial fusion energy, in particular parametric instabilities, hot electron generation and broadband 
  • ability to modify numerical simulation tools if necessary
  • participation in predictive simulation of experiments and subsequent data analysis
  • engage in publication of scientific results in refereed journals

Requirements:

  • PhD in plasma physics or related topics
  • experience with kinetic simulation tools, e.g. PIC 
  • knowledge of macroscopic simulation tools such as FLASH would be an advantage
  • background in laser-plasma interaction would be an even bigger advantage
  • 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

We offer: 

  • opportunity to work in this unique international scientific institution
  • competitive and motivating salary
  • language courses, and personal development opportunities
  • meal allowance, pension contribution
  • 5 weeks holiday and 6 days personal leave
  • leisure activity contribution though tax free Benefit Plus

If interested, please contact us – we will be happy to show you around our facility and show you what we're working on here.

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.

Company

ELI Beamlines profile imageELI Beamlines is part of the European ELI laser centre, the world’s first international laser facility. ELI Beamlines is open to an international and interdisciplinary user community from academia and industry. Mandated by the international scientific laser community and implemented in the Czech Republic, Hungary and Romania, ELI drives international laser research and laser-based applications to new frontiers, and fulfils important missions for regional socio-economic development.

About us
The main mission of ELI Beamlines is to provide a user-oriented infrastructure for performing revolutionary scientific experiments across many different disciplines. It combines advanced synchronized ultra-intense short-pulse lasers with secondary sources of particles and X-rays.

The ELI Beamlines facility provides research opportunities at a number of world-class secondary sources, each one driven by ultra-intense lasers. These secondary sources, partially based on entirely new concepts, produce pulses of radiation and particles of the highest intensity and beam quality, including electromagnetic radiation over a broad spectral range and charged particles such as electrons, protons and ions. These will enable a wealth of novel applications.

The ERIC is a specific legal form designed to facilitate the establishment and operation of research infrastructures of European interest. ERICs are participated by States and international organizations as members. As a main statutory mission, ELI ERIC is responsible for making the ELI facilities available to the scientific community as a single international organization, with unified governance and management.

The Czech Republic hosts the ELI ERIC statutory seat in Dolní Brezany, in the South of Prague, at the ELI Beamlines facility. A second facility, ELI-ALPS, is hosted by Hungary in Szeged. The Czech Republic and Hungary are joined by Italy and Lithuania as founding members, while Germany and Bulgaria are founding observers. A third ELI facility is under construction in Romania in the field of nuclear photonics and is expected to complement the current ELI ERIC facilities in the future. More information can be found on the ELI ERIC websites.

Why work for us
The ELI Beamlines brings together people from all over the world. If you want to participate in the largest laser research project in the world, apply through the offer of employment at www.eli-beams.eu. We are interested in people of various professions and specializations. We can offer interesting and challenging work, dedicated training, plus the chance to work with smart people in a pleasant working environment.

The future is in laser technologies. Are you interested? Join us!


Location
Czech Republic

Number of employees
350

Positions recently recruited for
Scientists, engineers, PhD students and technicians

Desired degree disciplines/class
From apprenticeship to PhD in a wide variety of domains

Pre-requisites
Eligible to work in the EU

How to apply
Apply online at www.eli-beams.eu

Closing date
All year round

Contact
Tel +420 601560322
E-mail jana.zeniskova@eli-beams.eu
www.eli-beams.eu

Company info
Website
Telephone
+420 601560322
Location
Za Radnicí 835
Dolní Břežany
25241
CZ

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