Scope of work:

Post-doctoral research assistants will ensure part of the scientific expertise needed to prepare the ELI-NP experiments. Post-doctoral research assistants will pursue their activity in the working groups led by Research Scientists. Personal initiative concerning scientific research will be also encouraged

Main Responsabilities:

Main Tasks:

• Improving scientific knowledge and competencies in ELI-NP research topics
• Performing tasks within Laser Gamma Experiments Department (LGED) related to one or more of the following subjects: Detectors, Data Acquisition, Control Systems
• Participating in scientific meetings and conferences
• Participating in the implementation of the setups foreseen in the Technical Design Reports (TDRs) for ELI-NP experiments
• Participating in specific activities during the installation and commissioning phase
• Providing support for the preparation of the technical documents for the acceptance of Project's deliverables
• Actively and efficiently involving in the dialog and communication within the ELI-NP team and promoting a harmonious collaboration framework

Professional background:

• PhD degree in fields related to the research activity at ELI-NP
• Experience with developing complex detector systems for high energy physics, nuclear physics or laser systems
• Programming: C and/or C++
• Windows and Linux proficiency
• Software development practices: Usage of version control systems, thorough documentation
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Goal-oriented attitude
• Taking ownership of handled tasks
• Willingness to continuously improve and develop new skills
• Proven teamwork experience, communication and efficient collaboration skills
• Availability to travel and perform work stages abroad

Would be a plus, but at least 2 required:

• Experience in designing and building detector systems for experiments with lasers
• Experience in high temporal resolution optically synchronized systems
• Experience with high-gain photon detector systems in laser based experiments
• Experience with numerical simulations of detector systems (e.g. Geant4)
• Experience with SCADA systems (e.g Tango, EPICS, WinCC OA)
• Programming: LabVIEW, Python, Bash scripting, Java, ROOT, Assembly (as many architectures as possible), Signal processing in DSPs, FPGA code development (VHDL and/or Verilog)
• Electronics: Front-end analog design (modelling, simulation, measurement techniques), PCB design for high-speed circuits
• Experience with embedded systems development
• Remote instrument control
• Database systems: MySQL

Working arrangements/Conditions of employment:

• Full time position, based in Bucharest - Magurele, Romania, for a period 1 (one) year with the possibility of extension. .
• 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