About the Position
HiLASE Centre is seeking a Junior Researcher to join our interdisciplinary team within the ATLAS (Advanced Technologies for Laser Applications in Space) research project. The successful candidate will contribute to pioneering research in AI-powered signal processing to detect, characterise and track debris with space-borne lasers.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of photonics research in a supportive and innovative environment, under the guidance of leading scientists in the field.
What You Will Do
As a Junior Researcher, your key responsibilities will include:
- Developing and contributing to research objectives, both independently and as part of the broader team.
- Planning and managing your own workload and research activities in alignment with the objectives of the ATLAS project.
- Conducting high-quality individual and collaborative research in laser-matter interaction, including method development.
- Disseminating research outcomes via peer-reviewed publications and presentations at scientific conferences.
- Building and maintaining professional networks to identify funding opportunities and share research insights.
- Supporting departmental teaching efforts through integration of research findings and supervising student projects.
- Participating in knowledge exchange initiatives, especially with industry and policy stakeholders.
- Contributing to administrative duties and engaging in ongoing professional development.
We Are Looking for Someone with the following skills and competencies
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- A Master’s degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Ability to conduct independent research, prepare proposals, and effectively plan and organise tasks.
- Strong teamwork capabilities, motivation, openness to learn new things, and willingness to collaborate across disciplines are key.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Motivation and interest in advanced laser space applications.
Demonstrated interest or initial experience in at least one of the following areas is preferred:
- Signal processing
- LiDARs
- Space safety
- Remote sensing
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
- General knowledge of laser systems and space safety.
- Ability to program in Julia or Matlab
- General knowledge of astrodynamics
In return, you will get from us:
- Opportunity to work in a unique scientific center with an international team
- Interesting and varied work where you won’t get bored
- Possibility of self-realization and application of own ideas
- Support for further education, personal development and growth
- A well-coordinated team of people who take the work as a mission and a challenge
- 5 weeks’ vacation, 6 personal days and other employee benefits
- Time flexibility
More about HiLASE:
Superlasers for the real world – this is the main goal of the HiLASE Laser Centre. It is located in Dolní Břežany near Prague and is part of the largest institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Physics (FZU). We make impossible things possible, never give up, and push the boundaries of Czech laser technology forward, every nanometer.
OUR VISION | 2022 – 2032
To become one of the respected leaders defining the trends in high-power laser applications. To be the first-choice R&D partner for companies and research organizations seeking innovative laser technologies and solutions on Earth and beyond…
OUR MISSION | 2022 – 2032
We are eager to push the boundaries of laser technologies beyond their current limits, search for new applications, and contribute to the prosperity of the Czech and European economy, the daily lives of people, and a sustainable future. We strive to inspire the next generation of laser scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs.
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If you think we could work well together, send me your CV and a few words on why you would like to be our new reinforcement. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Contact:
Bc. Olga Lakomá, HR Team Leader
Tel: +420 702 086 170
E-mail: olga.lakoma@hilase.cz
