PhD Position, Research Assistant (f/m/d) on Next-generation Hybrid Solar Technologies Part time 75%

European Commission; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute in Germany is offering a part-time position focused on the mechanical and optical design of next-generation hybrid solar collectors. This role provides the opportunity to engage in advanced research with state-of-the-art facilities and contribute to innovative solar energy solutions. Candidates will work under the guidance of experienced researchers and have the chance to pursue a doctorate.

Qualifikationen

• Tasks include mechanical and optical design, material selection, and numerical modeling.
• Position suitable for part-time doctorate.

Aufgaben

• Mechanical and optical design of next-generation hybrid solar collectors.
• Numerical modeling and performance optimization of hybrid collector systems.
• Fabrication and experimental evaluation through indoor and outdoor testing.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical design

Optical design

Numerical modeling

Material development

Ausbildung

Doctorate

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) Research Field All Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country Germany Application Deadline 30 Jun 2025 - 21:59 (UTC) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Other Offer Starting Date 19 May 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Part-Time Suitability:

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

19.05.2025

You have the following tasks:

• Mechanical and optical design of next-generation hybrid solar collectors
• Selection of advanced optical materials; development of novel materials if required
• Optical, thermal, and electrical characterization of critical system components
• Numerical modeling and performance optimization of hybrid collector systems
• Fabrication and experimental evaluation through both indoor and outdoor testing
• Exploration of real-world applications, including integration into buildings and/or solar hydrogen production systems.

The activity offers the opportunity for a part-time doctorate.

The host institute offers a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art research facilities. These include cleanrooms for advanced optical material fabrication, full-spectrum solar simulators, research-grade weather stations, a fully equipped mechanical workshop, and dedicated outdoor testing sites at the KIT Solar Park. The position is based within the Hybrid Solar Technologies (HST) Lab (https://www.imt.kit.edu/3855.php ), led by Dr. Gan Huang, which focuses on cutting-edge solutions for next-generation hybrid solar energy harvesting.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.