Researcher in physical chemistry with focus on dye-sensitized solar cells

The Department of Chemistry - Ångström conducts research and education in the chemistry field. The department has more than 270 employees and has a turnover of 300 million SEK. At the department's six 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 programs and master's programs. More information is available on our website. (https://kemi.uu.se/angstrom/?languageId=1).

Duties
This project includes design and preparation of dye-sensitized solar cells for conversion of indoor or ambient light to electricity. These solar cells are suited as energy sources for many indoor applications, such as IoT devices. 

The research will be performed within the framework of a European M-ERA.NET collaboration with research groups in Sweden, France and Spain. This collaboration involves organic chemists for the design of new dye molecules and physicists for advanced characterization and modeling.

In our part of the project we will focus on the development of optimal mesoporous metal oxide electrodes, redox electrolytes and hole conductors, as well as on the preparation of prototypes and advanced electrical and optical characterization. 

Requirements
PhD degree in Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Science or equivalent is needed. Experience in the preparation and characterization of solar cells, such as dye-sensitized, perovskite or organic, is a requirement. A high level of written and spoken English as well as the ability to work in a team is required.

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, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

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. 

Additional qualifications
Experience with dye-sensitized solar cells is a preference.

About the employment
The employment temporary position, 12 months. Scope of employment 100%. Starting date as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

 For further information about the position, please contact:
Gerrit Boschloo, gerrit.boschloo@kemi.uu.se

Please submit your application by October 1, 2024, UFV-PA 2024/3169.

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