Dual programme for mechatronics engineer

Students of mechatronics engineering are invited to apply for the practical component of their dual programme (BSc or MSc) in the Electrical Engineering Group of ELI ALPS Laser Research Institute ELI ALPS Laser Research Institute is a large-scale research and user facility established at the initiative of the international scientific community as part of the ELI project, primarily funded by the European Structural Funds and supported by national co-financing. Its state-of-the-art laser systems and the light and particle sources driven by them enable high-intensity light–matter interaction experiments.

This unique research technology provides previously inaccessible experimental opportunities to study ultrafast processes, opening new fields of research in physics, chemistry, and materials science. The results of the fundamental research carried out here may have a significant impact on several areas of life sciences and may also stimulate important photonic and technological developments.

What you will do

• Participate in a work placement as part of a dual-track programme at ELI-HU Non-Profit Ltd.

Szeged.

• Learn to apply in practice the theoretical knowledge acquired during a bachelor’s or master’s degree programme.
• Develop knowledge and skills relating to materials, tools and technology.
• Gain specific professional experience.
• Collaborate with the expert mentor at the research institute.

What we expect

• Student status on the BSc/MSc Mechatronics Engineering programme at the University of

Szeged.

• Motivation to gain experience in the design and implementation of electrical engineering solutions that are unique in the world.
• Eagerness to participate in the implementation of international projects.
• Outstanding interest in engineering.
• Openness to activities beyond academic studies.
• Proficiency in English, both in writing and speaking.
• Flexibility and a proactive approach.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.

In return we provide you with

• A pleasant, professional working environment in an international team.
• Varied and challenging tasks.
• State-of-the-art technology with the latest equipment.
• Opportunities for professional development.

Starting date: February 2027 Place of work: Szeged

Our Mission

Here at ELI ALPS (https://www.eli-alps.hu/) we offer beamtime for external research applications which require state-of-the-art femtosecond pulsed laser systems, which can drive experiments themselves or through a secondary source, generate attosecond light pulses or different types of particle sources. Our main goal is to provide the shortest possible light pulses at the highest available average power for the scientific community.

The Laser Sources Division is responsible for the operation of all laser systems in order to drive the secondary source beamlines, endstations and provide individual user experiments with the requested beam parameters, including pulse energy, beam size, polarization state, pulse duration, CEP etc.

specified for a given research project.

Other scientific activities within the Laser Sources Division include

• Research towards further pulse shortening via post-compression techniques at all available wavelengths at ELI ALPS
• Laser pulse metrology developments at high repetition rates and average powers, and
• Advancement in new sources (UV, VIS, far IR) with few-cycle durations and CEP stability.

Technologies

• High average power and high repetition rate (100 kHz) ultrafast fibre laser systems: HR1 (100 W average power few-cycle laser), HR2 (400 W average power few-cycle laser) and HR Alignment.

These unique few-cycle laser systems deliver few mJ, CEP stabilized, near-infrared pulses for gas harmonic attosecond beamlines and time-resolved spectroscopy experiments.

• Mid-infrared and high repetition rate ultrafast OPCPA systems: MIR (100 kHz) and MIR-HE (1 kHz, in development). Wavelengths around 3 μm sub-two-cycle pulse duration with exceptional CEP stability and control for various experimental applications.
• High peak power, near-single cycle 1 kHz OPCPA systems: SYLOS 2, SYLOS 3 and SYLOS Experiment

Alignment 1 and 2. CEP-stabilized, near-infrared pulses with excellent overall stability features. The most versatile systems for gas and surface harmonic attosecond beamlines and electron and proton acceleration.

• High repetition rate PW laser: Ti:sapphire-based HF PW laser (under development in Szeged). The only 2 PW peak power system at 10 Hz repetition rate, which delivers 34 J with 17 fs for surface harmonics attosecond beamlines and particle acceleration.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsqDTmf-CCc

Application

If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please upload your CV together with your motivation letter to our Career Site:

https://app.indivizo.com/application?h=6adf4e9cb6196c00073e4206 Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC / ELI ALPS Facility/ ELI Beamlines Facility The Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI ERIC) is the world’s largest high-power laser research facility, offering cutting-edge lasers for groundbreaking science and innovation. Operating across two sites – ELI Beamlines in the Czech Republic (near Prague) and ELI ALPS in Hungary (Szeged) – employing a diverse team of experts from around the globe.

ELI Beamlines operates four advanced femtosecond laser systems, delivering unmatched intensities.

These lasers drive unique X-ray and particle sources for groundbreaking research in physics, chemistry, materials, life sciences, and astrophysics.

ELI ALPS operates state-of-the-art laser systems and secondary sources to deliver ultrafast light pulses, including attosecond pulses, and particle beams for pioneering research in physics, chemistry, materials and life sciences. Its advanced systems enable the exploration of ultrafast electron dynamics and complex molecular processes.