Scope of work:

The Senior Researcher will develop and perform scientific experiments with gamma beams, will lead instrumental and technological developments in the field of neutron and gamma ray spectroscopy at ELI-NP, with special focus on brilliant LCS gamma beams, will create and lead scientific working groups, and will guide and coordinate the activity of junior researchers, Post-docs and PhD students. The Senior Researcher will advise the Head of Department in his/her area of expertise and will participate in the definition and implementation of the scientific aims of Gamma Driven Experiments Department

Main Responsabilities:

Collaborating with the Heads of Departments towards building the research teams at ELI-NP 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 in performing the research experiments in the field of neutron and gamma-ray spectroscopy

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

Training a new generation of specialists in a unique field of research, which is at the frontier of scientific knowledge today

Main Tasks:

• Leading a research team on neutron- and gamma-ray spectroscopy
• Proposing topics of research relevant for ELI-NP and solutions for the implementation and optimization of the neutron and gamma-ray spectroscopic solutions at ELI-NP
• Advising the Head of department on topics related to: basic and applied scientific topics related to above-neutron-threshold nuclear physics
• Coordinating the activity of PhD students, Post-docs, and Junior Scientists
• Participating in the scientific strategy meetings of ELI-NP, and in scientific events
• Maintaining and enhancing the existing scientific collaborations and establishing new ones
• 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:

• PhD degree in physics
• At least 10 years of experience in research and development or higher education, out of which at least 4 years experience in research relevant to the ELI-NP gamma above neutron threshold program
• Proven experience in organizing and coordinating the activity of scientific research teams
• Strong background in experimental nuclear physics
• Strong background in instrumentation development for physics experiments
• Excellent references in research
• Goal-oriented attitude
• Willingness to continuously improve and develop new skills
• Proven teamwork experience, communication and efficient collaboration skills
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

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