Senior Researcher - Theoretical/Experimental Physics

Laser Gamma Experiments Department


    Scope of work:
  • The Senior Researcher will perform scientific theoretical and experimental developments in the scientific directions of LGED - Laser Gamma Experiments Department, will create and lead scientific working groups, will guide junior researchers, Post-docs and PhD students. The Senior Researcher will advise the LGED leader in his/her area of expertise and will participate in the definition and update of the scientific aims of the department
  • Main Responsabilities:
  • Collaborating with the LGED leader for building-up the research teams and defining the scientific topics
  • Participating in the decision - making process regarding the scientific strategy of ELI-NP
  • Leading the research teams in the development of the experimental setups and the setup and performance of the required numerical simulations
  • Fostering collaborations with external research teams
  • Identifying topics of scientific interest, correlating the knowledge and experience in the fields of ELI-NP and shaping the main directions of research
  • Contributing to the creation of a new pool of specialists in a unique field of research, which is at the frontier of scientific knowledge today
  • Main Tasks:
    • Proposing topics of research relevant for ELI-NP within the LGED group
    • Advising the LGED leader on the specific research field(s) within his/her areas of expertise;
    • Coordinating the activity of PhD students and Post-docs;
    • Attracting new talent for the ELI-NP open job positions;
    • Participating in the scientific strategy meetings of ELI-NP, and in scientific events
    • Participating with leading roles in the definition and implementation of the experimental setups in the LGED areas
    • Maintaining and enhancing the existing scientific collaborations and establishing new ones
    • Participating in (national and international) scientific meetings and conferences
    • Actively and efficiently involving in the dialog and communication within the ELI-NP team and promoting a harmonious collaboration framework;
    • Improving scientific knowledge and competencies in ELI-NP research topics.
    Professional background:
    • At least 10 years of experience in research and development or higher education, out of which at least 4 years of experience in research in high power laser projects
    • PhD degree in a field related to the research activity at ELI-NP (physics or engineering)
    • Previous participation in international collaborations and beam times at laser and/or accelerator facilities
    • Very good publications record
    • Previous experience in Astrophysics and/or Nuclear Physics s fields represents a plus
    • Excellent references in research
    • Proven experience in research team leadership
    • Fluency in English, both written and spoken
    • Proven teamwork experience, communication and efficient collaboration skills
    Working arrangements/Conditions of employment:
    • Full time position, based in Bucharest - Magurele, Romania .
    • Included: private medical coverage, paid annual leave.
    • Motivating salary, at European level, based on qualifications and experience.
    • The candidate should be available to travel abroad for scientific collaboration at various research infrastructures, for part of their time.
    Applications:
    The applications shall be accompanied by the documents requested in the Rules of Selection for this position.
    The applications shall be sent to the Human Resources Department at human.resources@eli-np.ro

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