PhD graduate student (M/F) : Spectroscopic Imaging of the Solar Cell Energy Landscape

20 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

CNRS

Department

INSTITUT PHOTOVOLTAIQUE D'ILE DE FRANCE

Research Field

Chemistry
Physics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

France

Application Deadline

10 May 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Offer Starting Date

1 Jun 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Realizing photovoltaic devices that achieve the full potential of the active materials requires profound knowledge of their working mechanism. In particular, it is of paramount importance to understand which physical and chemical processes govern not only the power conversion efficiency but also their long-term stability. The interfaces between the active film and the charge transport layers are among the most important factors in determining these performance indicators. Today, the most challenging endeavor in this regard is to monitor the evolution of these interfaces during device operation, i.e. operando. Hence, we aim to develop a new strategy for coupled probes to study the electronic properties at materials interfaces for photovoltaic applications under operational conditions.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team member who is eager to take a deep dive into advanced characterization techniques to investigate the physical-chemical properties of a range of novel semiconductors for their use in photovoltaic devices. The goal of this project is to understand the key optoelectronic performance and stability parameters at the junction between functional materials. We will then integrate the optimized interface systems into next-gen thin-film solar cell technologies.

The “Institut Photovoltaïque d'Île-de-France” IPVF is a global research center in the field of photovoltaic solar energy, constituted by international PV industry partners (EDF, Total, Air Liquide, Horiba and Riber) and academic research teams (CNRS, Ecole Polytechnique). The primary objective of IPVF is to increase the performance and competitiveness of solar cells and develop new breakthrough technologies. This approach is capture in:
• A dedicated research program spanning fundamental aspects of materials science to integrated technological solutions.
• State-of-the-art laboratories for cutting-edge research on PV devices and materials.
• An education program fostering master and PhD students and seminar series.

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Languages

FRENCH

Level

Basic

Research Field

Chemistry

Years of Research Experience

None

Research Field

Physics

Years of Research Experience

None

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

• Master degree in materials science, physical chemistry or related fields
• Solid foundation in semiconductor physics and quantum chemistry
• Strong interest in experimentation on advanced characterization setups and method development
• Good English language and communication skills
• Curious mind to explore the unknown and acquire new experimental skills
• Programming skills and eagerness to engage in AI-supported analysis methods is a plus.

Website for additional job details

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR9006-PHISCH-018/Default.aspx

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

INSTITUT PHOTOVOLTAIQUE D'ILE DE FRANCE

Country

France

City

PALAISEAU

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Candidat/Offre/UMR9006-PHISCH-018/Candidater.aspx

Contact

City

PALAISEAU

STATUS: EXPIRED