PhD in AIE-Active Materials for Next-Gen Organic PV

Syddansk Universitet (University of Southern Denmark - SDU); Sønderborg; On-site; DKK 377,000 - 451,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics and Thin-Film Energy Devices (SDU CAPE) at the Mads Clausen Institute, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Sønderborg, invites applications for a fully funded 3-year PhD position within the DFF LuminOPV project.

The successful candidate will study AIE-active molecular materials for organic photovoltaics and engage in interdisciplinary interface engineering and materials research.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry, materials science, physics or electrical engineering.
• Experience with organic synthesis, molecular photophysics, organic/hybrid semiconductors, thin films and interfaces.
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to communicate scientific results in English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AIE-active molecular materials for next-generation organic photovoltaics.
• Contribute to research stays abroad as part of the project.
• Publish results and communicate findings in English to a broad audience.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Molecular photophysics

Organic semiconductors

Hybrid semiconductors

Thin films

Interfacial engineering

English communication

Education

Master's degree in chemistry, materials science, physics or electrical engineering

Job description

The Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics and Thin-Film Energy Devices (SDU CAPE) at the Mads Clausen Institute, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Sønderborg, invites applications for a fully funded 3-year PhD position within the DFF LuminOPV project.

The successful candidate will study AIE-active molecular materials for organic photovoltaics and engage in interdisciplinary interface engineering and materials research.