Postdoctoral Position in Energy Materials Physics, Modelling of Processes in Solar Cells
Postdoctoral Position in Energy Materials Physics, Modelling of Processes in Solar Cells
Uppsala University
Uppsala, Sweden
About the project
The postdoctoral position is placed in Ute Cappel’s research group, which focuses on the characterization of solar cell materials and on gaining understanding of the working mechanisms of different types of solar cells (e.g. perovskite, quantum dot). A particular focus is the combination of X-ray spectroscopies (specifically photoelectron spectroscopy) with time-resolved and operando measurements. Such methods can give insights into the dynamics and energetics of the photon-to-electron conversion process through measurements of energy alignment and electric fields between materials. Furthermore, the stability of solar cells can be studied.
We are looking for a candidate to work with theoretical modelling of our experimental results to support this work. This can include drift-diffusion models of electron and ion movement in device structures, which resemble those investigated with photoelectron spectroscopy, as well as other types of modelling. The successful candidate will become the expert of theoretical modelling in the research group; thus, this postdoc position will provide an excellent opportunity to develop an independent research platform. Furthermore, they will work alongside the experimental team and have the opportunity to carry out experiments at synchrotron radiation facilities.
The candidate will be part of a diverse and collaborating research environment in the Condensed Matter Physics of Energy Materials research programme that shares the same general goal of unravelling the functionality in such interesting and challenging energy materials.
Duties
- Development and application of theoretical models to model the properties and processes in solar cell type samples, which give rise to binding energy shifts and photovoltages observed in operando and time-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy;
- Using modelling and experiments to gain insight into the working mechanism of solar cells;
- Writing scientific papers.
Requirements
PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry or Material Science or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry or Material Science. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Priority will be given to applicants who have completed their degree no more than three years before the deadline for applications. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.
Good communication skills in oral and written English are required. Experience with programming (e.g. in Matlab or Python) is required.
Additional qualifications
Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, as well as the applicant's experience and potential within the area of the future duties.
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