Research Fellow

Employer · ELI - Extreme Light Infrastructure

PhysicistOther engineerFull-time

Szeged

The Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC operates as a single multi-site organization with two complementary facilities. We are seeking a Research Fellow for the Laser Sources Division at ELI ALPS in Szeged to support external research teams, engineer cutting-edge technologies, and develop next-generation high-power, ultrafast laser systems.

Tasks

  • Leading or contributing to laser support during external user campaigns
  • Designing, preparing, and implementing upgrades to improve current laser performance
  • Investigating groundbreaking concepts related to fiber, solid or optical parametric sources
  • Developing novel laser systems targeting UV, mid-IR or THz wavelengths
  • Support external research teams by configuring operation modes of ELI ALPS ultrafast laser systems to requested beam specifications and performing complex pulse characterizations
  • Engineer cutting edge technologies to improve stability and reliability
  • Investigate new technologies related to pulse shortening, average power and energy scaling
  • Explore novel ultrashort light sources in the UV, VIS and mid- and far-IR spectral domains
  • Develop the next-generation high-power, ultrafast laser systems

Posted Nov 6, 2026 · Updated yesterday · 0 views