Postdoc position on Fully Slot-die-coated All-perovskite Tandem Solar Cells and Mini-modules

Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.

The Laboratory for Thin Films and Photovoltaics is known for its innovative research in the field of thin-film photovoltaic technologies. The Laboratory holds several world records for power conversion efficiency of flexible CIGS and all-perovskite tandem solar cells. We are looking for a motivated postdoc to develop high-efficiency and stable all-perovskite tandem solar cells and mini-module using slot-die coating and photonic curing methods.

Your responsibilities

• Develop of slot-die-coated perovskite absorbers and charge selective layers with excellent optoelectronic properties and uniformity over 10 cm x 10 cm substrate. 
• Develop novel annealing method such as photonic curing for drying and crystallization of the perovskite absorbers and charge selective layers. 
• Fabrication and characterization of efficient single junction and tandem solar cells/mini-modules and conduct long-term stability tests 
• Responsibility about given fabrication and characterization equipment
• Co-supervision of undergraduate students

Your profile

• PhD degree in Material science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or related fields 
• Willingness to conduct independent, interdisciplinary research in the field of perovskite tandem solar cells 
• Experience in Slot-die coating is advantageous. 
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment towards a common goal. 
• Proficient English is required and knowledge of German is of advantage

Our offer

We offer an international, highly stimulating research environment with excellent infrastructure and broad interdisciplinary surroundings with plenty of possibilities for personal and professional development. You will work on important and promising solutions to the global energy problem in an international environment. 

The starting date is Spring 2024 or upon mutual agreement. The work will be carried out at Empa in Dübendorf. The initial contract is for one year and can be extended depending on the performance and available funding.

We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts.

CristinaMarinoni, Bereichspersonalleiterin / HR Partner