Doctoral researcher (PhD student) in Physics (Solar Cells)

University of Luxembourg

Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg

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About the University

The University of Luxembourg aspires to be one of Europe’s most highly regarded universities with a distinctly international and interdisciplinary character .

It fosters the cross-fertilisation of research and teaching , is relevant to its country, is known worldwide for its research and teaching in targeted areas, and is establishing itself as an innovative model for contemporary European Higher Education.

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics , Physics , Engineering , Computer Science , Life Sciences and Medicine .

Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens, in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in.

The University of Luxembourg invites applications for the following vacancy at the Laboratory for photovoltaics in the frame of a joint research project, funded by the Fonds National de la Recherche.

The Laboratory for Photovoltaics together with the University of Cambridge will investigate thin film solar cells, which have a shorter energy pay back time than conventional solar cells.

The successful candidate will prepare thin film solar cells, based on chalcopyrite (Cu(InGa)S2) and perform opto-electronic analysis.

This will be combined with advanced electron microscopy, performed at the University of Cambridge, to understand and mitigate limitations of current solar cells.

Your Role

The doctoral candidate will be a member of the Department of Physics and Materials Science within the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine at the University of Luxembourg.

She or he will perform research under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Siebentritt.

Activities

Preparation by co-evaporation of chalcopyrite films and solar cells

Photoluminescence analysis

Data analysis and modelling

Interacting with the partners in Cambridge

Publications in international journals and conferences

Writing a thesis

Your Profile

Master degree in Physics (or equivalent) with excellent grades

Good background in solid state physics, preferably in solar cells, semiconductors

Self-motivated, committed and curious

Creative and able to think independently

Excellent command of English

We Offer

Exciting topic in solar energy

Friendly international team

Modern, well equipped laboratory

Committed supervisor

Competitive remuneration

In Short

Contract Type : Fixed Term Contract 36 Month - extendable up to 48 months if required

Work Hours : Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week

Foreseen starting date : June 2021

Location : Belval

Employee and student status

Job Reference : UOL04041

Further Information

Candidates should submit the following documents in English (incomplete dossiers will not be considered) :

Motivation letter

Curriculum vitae, incl. publication list

Copies of diplomas, including grade reports and transcript of courses taken (simple copies and translations are fine)

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception.

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