Senior/Postdoc – Laser-Driven Plasma X-ray Sources Are you excited about working with one of the world’s most advanced high-power laser facilities and contributing to the next generation of X-ray source development? ELI Beamlines is looking for an experienced and motivated researcher to join our international team focused on laser-plasma interaction, advanced X-ray source development, and innovative scientific applications. You will work in a unique international research environment with access to cutting-edge femtosecond laser systems and collaborate with scientists and engineers from around the world. What will you do? • Operate and support the Cu tape K-alpha X-ray source during user experiments • Develop new laser-driven plasma X-ray sources and related technologies • Participate in the development and implementation of high-energy laser beam transport systems • Support international users and collaborate on advanced scientific experiments • Explore new applications of X-ray technologies in science and industry • Publish scientific results and participate in international conferences What are we looking for? • Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, Laser Science, Materials Science, or a related field • Experience with X-ray methods, laser-plasma interaction, or high-power laser systems is an advantage • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent English communication skills • Ability to work independently as well as within an international multidisciplinary

Step into the world of advanced laser experiments and real scientific research What you’ll do • Participate in the preparation of pump–probe laser and X-ray experiments • Learn how to synchronize laser pulses (in time and space) • Collect and process experimental data • Get familiar with X-ray optics and measurement techniques • Support the design of simple components (e.g. 3D-printed parts) What we’re looking for • Background in physics or a technical field • Basic knowledge of optics or related topics • Basic programming skills (Python, MATLAB, or similar) • Interest in experimental research • Proactive and willing to learn What we offer • ⏳ Internship duration: 3–6 months (based on availability) • 👨‍🔬 Dedicated mentor + real research team experience • 🚀 Hands-on work with advanced laser and X-ray experiments • 📜 Certificate + final presentation https://www.eli-beams.eu/cs/

Turn Cutting-Edge Laser Science into Real-World Innovation at a Unique Research Facility where we have world´s most intense laser! What you’ll do • Help explore how ELI’s research and proof-of-concept projects can be used in the real world • Support communication between our scientists and industry partners • Look for potential market opportunities for new technologies What we’re looking for • Interest in turning research into practical applications • Curiosity about new technologies and early-stage innovation • Basic understanding (or interest) in market and technology evaluation • Good communication skills and willingness to collaborate • Proactive mindset and ability to adapt • Fluent English *a proof of concept (PoC) is an early, practical test to show that an idea coming from ELI’s research can actually work outside the lab—and has potential real-world use. Our offer: • Dedicated mentor will guide you • Internship duration: 6 months with extension or as agreed (you can work in alignment with your studies, we are very flexible). • The starting date is either on the 1st or the 15th of the month without exceptions. We offer and agreement to perfork work "DPČ". https://www.eli-beams.eu/cs/