CLPU – Centro de Láseres Pulsados

'Head of Scientific Division'​

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CLPU is seeking a scientific profile with strong motivation, knowledge of comparable R&D&I infrastructures, experience in personnel and project management, and a solid research track record to lead the Center’s scientific area.

 

The Center

CLPU is a research center focused on advances in the development of high-intensity lasers and their applications. It is included in Spain’s map of Singular Scientific and Technical Infrastructures (ICTS) and hosts the high-intensity VEGA laser system. The main mission of CLPU as an ICTS is to promote R&D within the scientific community by providing access to VEGA.

 

CLPU plays a role in the development of high-intensity photonics, particle accelerators and secondary sources, plasma physics, and dual-use technologies, in strong collaboration with the international scientific community (Laserlab Europe network, ESFRI infrastructures, etc.).

 

The Scientific Division

This is the CLPU group primarily dedicated to R&D activities. It comprises approximately 20 people, mainly scientists and engineers, both junior and senior.

 

One of the missions of the scientific division is the operation of the Singular Infrastructure (ICTS), supporting access for the scientific community through competitive access schemes and being responsible for the implementation of experimental proposals within the ICTS, as well as for the advancement of the infrastructure itself to ensure its level of excellence and uniqueness.

 

It is also responsible for progress in CLPU’s strategic lines in both fundamental and applied research through the development of projects funded by national, regional, and European entities.

 

Main duties associated with the position:

• Responsible for the organization of the CLPU scientific division.

• Responsible for the implementation of experimental campaigns at the Center and at external infrastructures, and more generally for their management and coordination.

• Responsible for the experimental areas of the VEGA laser and their operation.

• Responsible for the scientific use of CLPU’s auxiliary laboratories.

• Coordination of activities with the heads of other divisions and groups of CLPU.

• Preparation of technical specifications for procurement procedures related to the division activities (scientific equipment, etc.).

• Participation, in coordination with CLPU Management, in the development of future strategic plans of the Center.

• Implementation of future experimental lines and infrastructures.

• Management of the scientific aspects of the Center and the R&D activities of the scientific division.

• Engagement with scientific communities relevant to the Center.

• Scientific support to users and to the execution of their experimental proposals.

• Promotion, participation, and management of national and international scientific research projects aligned with the Center’s mission and strategic objectives.

• Advising and supporting Management in the launch, management, and supervision of ICTS access calls.

• Proactive actions to enhance the scientific excellence of the Center, under the supervision of Management.

• Proposing improvements to the Center’s scientific infrastructures, preparing operational proposals with associated resource estimates.

• Responsible for the management and optimization of the division’s staff, and for task allocation according to guidelines and priorities.

• Responsible for the training of the scientific division staff to meet the Center’s strategic needs.

• Any other tasks assigned in accordance with the capabilities and functions of the position.

 

The position will be filled through a temporary fixed-term contract lasting until the end of the leave of absence with job reservation of the current holder of the position (30/09/2030).

 

The contract will be full-time, with the professional category and position of Head of Scientific Area

 

​More information and how to apply can be found here (English translation) or on the CLPU website.

 

Application deadline: 20 June 2026

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