Head of Research Group “Coated and Printed Perovskite Photovoltaics”

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie; Karlsruhe; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Germany is seeking a qualified candidate to lead a research group focused on Coated and Printed Perovskite Photovoltaics. Responsibilities include managing research projects, coordinating national and European collaborations, publishing findings, and guiding students. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and PhD in relevant fields and expertise in optoelectronics and semiconductor physics. This position offers opportunities for staff management and collaborative research.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree and PhD in electrical engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related field.
• Expertise in optoelectronics, semiconductor physics, photovoltaics, and fabrication of perovskite thin-film solar cells.
• Project management skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop and lead the research group on Coated and Printed Perovskite Photovoltaics.
• Coordinate contributions to national and European collaboration projects.
• Publish research results.

Jobbeschreibung

Job description

You will be responsible for further developing and leading the research group “Coated and Printed Perovskite Photovoltaics.” Your tasks include:

• Research on scalable solution-based fabrication processes for perovskite semiconductor layers (slot-die coating, inkjet printing, screen printing)
• Coordination of contributions to the national and European collaboration projects (e.g. HYPER and TIPSTAR) as well as related activities at IMT / KCOP and InnovationLab in Heidelberg
• Publication of research results
• Acquisition of new research projects and industry collaborations
• Supporting activities in teaching
• Staff management, supervision of Master’s theses, and co-supervision of PhD candidates

Starting date

01.02.2026

Personal qualification

• A university degree (Master’s) and a completed PhD in electrical engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related field
• Expertise in optoelectronics, semiconductor physics, photovoltaics, and fabrication of perovskite thin-film solar cells from liquid phase
• Project management skills
• Experience in publishing scientific papers
• Ability to work in a team and guide PhD candidates and students

Salary

>Salary category 14, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.