Research Associate - Laser Annealing of Photovoltaics

Wolfson School of Mechanical Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Full time, fixed term until 28 February 2025

£33,966 - £36,024 per annum, at a starting salary to be confirmed on offer of appointment.

An ambitious postdoctoral Research Associate is being sought to work on the development of a rapid and energy efficient laser processing technique for the annealing of novel thin film photovoltaics.

This project, in collaboration with Northumbria University seeks to enable a design led approach to photovoltaics manufacturing for a range of innovative applications. The project will therefore develop suitable models and associated hardware for the precise control of thermal annealing of thin film materials.

The Research Associate will work within a multi-disciplinary team and be expected to travel to academic partners for research visits.

A PhD in a relevant engineering field (or equivalent experience) with relevant experience in laser systems is essential as are excellent communication skills and an ability to write technical papers. Applicants should have practical experience of experimental design and laboratory practice. Knowledge of sustainable manufacturing practices and life cycle assessment would also be advantageous.

For the full job description and person specification please see here .

Application closing date: 31 January 2024

Interviews: 8 February 2024

Visa Sponsorship:

For candidates who would require sponsorship to work in the UK to achieve sufficient points under the Points Based Immigration System, it is likely that you will either need to:

• Have completed a PhD in a subject relevant to the job.
OR
• Qualify as a “new entrant”. For more information on this please see paragraphs SW 12.1 - SW 12.7 of the Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Worker.