The successful applicant must have the following:
• High motivation and commitment to scientific excellence
• Successful Ph.D. in Material Science/Chemistry/Biotechnology or similar validated with a strong publication record and recognitions
• Experience in the preparation and spectroscopic/mechanical/microscopic/thermal characterization of metal oxide nanoparticles/electrodes, protein-polymer composite, protein-metal oxide materials is required
• Experience with absorption/emission, DSC, TGA, DMA, SEM, TEM, and AFM is necessary
• Experience with solar cell fabrication and characterization (OPV, DSSCs, Perovskite, etc.) is necessary • Experience with solid-state spectroscopy and/ solid-state lighting and photovoltaics will be positively evaluated
• Team player skills and enthusiasm to work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment
• Excellent command of the English language (fully fluent in writing and speech). No knowledge of German is totally fine (free lessons will be provided)