PostDoc (f/m/d) Encapsulation of Perovskite and Tandem-Perovskite-Silicon Solar Cells and Modules - Refining, Testing, Characterization
Reference No.: SE 2024/9
At Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, we research materials and processes for next-generation solar cells. To this end, we are developing technologies with the highest stable efficiency combined with cost-effective and resource-efficient production. One of the most promising candidates are monolithic perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells. With such a tandem cell, HZB has already achieved world record efficiency of over 30%. At the same time, HZB is developing scalable processes to produce industry-relevant single junction and tandem solar cells and modules with high efficiency and long-term stability, partly with industry participation.As a postdoc in our team you can expect challenging tasks in a very dynamically developing technology in an excellently equipped working environment and in a highly motivated team.
You will collaborate with leading research groups and industrial partners in the field of perovskites.
Your Tasks
- You encapsulate solar cell and module (labsize) samples.
- You plan and conduct experiments following testing protocols and your own research ideas.
- You evaluate experiments and present and publish results.
- You acquire and analyse indoor and outdoor stability data (mainly with respect to encapsulation).
- You contribute to projects.
Your Profile
- Completed doctoral degree in chemistry or material science or closly related disciplines
- Ability to work safely in the lab environment
- Background in solar cell encapsulation and basic knowledge on working principle of solar cells
- Ability to work in a structured manner with perseverence and reporting skills verbally and written in English
- Mobility (willingness to travel to project meetings and conferences), high level of intercultural competence and ability to work as part of a team
Your Benefits at HZB
- A job at one of the 18 Helmholtz centres
- Work in the research environment of the science metropolis Berlin
- The opportunity to contribute together with researchers from all around the world to the development of renewable energies, energy stores and next-gen technologies for a climate-friendly future
- Career guidance, specific training offers, and networking with peers provided by the Graduate Center and Postdoc Office
- Work-life balance
- Flexible work hours with flexitime
- 39-hour week
- 30 days paid leave
- Mobile working on up to three days/week
- Comprehensive counselling services for family and career
- Health management and company sports programmes
- Financial support for public transport (Deutschlandticket Job)
- Continuing education opportunities
- A team that looks forward to meeting you
Fixed term contract for 48 months. The salary is based on the Collective Agreement for the German Public Service (TVöD-Bund).
How to apply
Please hand in a short motivation letter (1/2 - 1 page), CV, up to 3 references, master diploma, PhD certificate, list of publications, proof of any relevant achievements.
We look forward to receiving your application via our application management system by 12.05.2024. For reasons of data protection regulations,
we are unfortunately unable to consider applications that reach us by other means (such as email or mail) in the application process.
We very much want our workplace to be diverse, and welcome applications from people with different backgrounds. It is our mission to promote equal opportunities and to improve women’s representation in the workforce. We are therefore very interested in receiving applications from women. Where the qualifications are met, we will give preference to people with disabilities.
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