PhD Position (f/m/d) part time 75% - Vapor Phase Deposition Processes for Perovskite Photovoltaics

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology; Karlsruhe; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute in Germany is seeking a researcher to develop and optimize vapor deposition processes for perovskite solar cells. The position includes detailed investigations of optoelectronic properties and the development of high-rate processes for solar cells. Candidates should have a Master's degree and relevant experience. The contract is limited to 3 years, with applications accepted until December 26, 2025.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with vapor deposition processes and related techniques.
• Familiarity with optoelectronic and microstructural properties of materials.

Aufgaben

• Develop and optimize vapor deposition processes for perovskite materials.
• Investigate properties of perovskite absorber layers.
• Develop high-rate processes for perovskite top solar cells.

Ausbildung

M.Sc. diploma/certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The position will be embedded in the Taskforce Perovskite Photovoltaics at KIT, which combines the expertise and equipment of several research groups at KIT. For the fabrication and prototyping of vapor-phase deposited perovskite solar cells, a broad fabrication and characterization platform will be accessible via the involved institutes, the Light Technology Institute (LTI) and the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT). The position is within the research group Vapor Deposition Processes for Perovskite Semiconductors of Dr. Paul Fassl within the Next Generation Photovoltaics division of Prof. Dr. Ulrich W. Paetzold.

Responsibilities

• Development and optimization of various vapor deposition processes, including co-evaporation, sequential evaporation and close-space sublimation, for both perovskite absorbers and suitable passivation materials.
• Detailed investigation of the optoelectronic and microstructural properties of perovskite absorber layers with various bandgaps processed with these methods.
• Development of industrially relevant high-rate processes for vapor-phase deposited perovskite top solar cells for application in perovskite-based tandem solar cells.

Salary

Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.

Contract Duration

Limited for 3 years.

Application

Application up to December 26, 2025.

• Motivation letter (1 page max.);
• CV;
• List of publications (if applicable);
• Transcript of records;
• M.Sc. diploma/certificate.

Contact

For further information, please contact Dr. Paul Fassl.