Researcher in Physical Chemistry with focus on Perovskite Solar Cells - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Chemistry - Ångström conducts research and education in the chemistry field. The department has more than 260 employees and has a turnover just over 250 million SEK. At the department's seven programs, we conduct very successful research of a high international standard. We have a large number of externally funded research projects, often with international cooperation and we see continued good growth in our subject area. The department has education assignments in engineering and civil engineering programs and master's programs. More information is available on our website.

Subject description: The recently developed lead halide-based perovskite solar cell gives very high power conversion efficiencies at a very low cost. However, many fundamental and practical challenges need to be overcome before this photovoltaic technology can be applied in practice on a large-scale.

Work duties:

• The main duty is to conduct research in the field of perovskite solar cells. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours.
• The goal of the project is to find and understand strategies for developing highly efficient and stable perovskite solar cells through chemical modification. Such modification can lead to improved stability of devices, as well as improved efficiency through passivation of the interfaces.
• Specifically, work tasks are:
  • Development and optimization of perovskite materials and carrier-selective contacts in perovskite solar cells, e.g. by means if chemical modification.
  • Characterization of thin films and full solar cells devices using a wide range of methods, such as UV-vis, photoluminescence, XRD, SEM, electrical measurements, etc.

Requirements: Applicants must have

• A PhD within the field of physical chemistry, material science, or other for the position relevant fields.

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.

• Expertise in wet-chemical preparation of perovskite solar cells and their characterization.

• Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department.

The assessment of applications is based primarily on the applicant's ability to conduct independent research based on scientific skill. Greater importance is attached to the quality of individual scientific work, than to the amount of publications.

Salary: Individual pay

Starting date: 2021-04-16.

Type of employment: Temporary full-time position (100%) ending 2022-04-15.

Scope of employment: 100 %.

For further information about the position please contact: Gerrit Boschloo, e-mail: gerrit.boschloo@kemi.uu.se , tel. +46 18 4713303.

Please submit your application by 24 March 2021, UFV-PA 2021/955.

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