PhD: Multidimensional Nanomaterials for Solar Cells

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 357,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU in Roskilde, Denmark, offers a PhD scholarship at the intersection of nanomaterials synthesis, interface engineering, and next‑generation solar-energy technologies. You will develop advanced thin‑film solar cells using quantum dots, Sb2X3 absorbers, and 2D materials in a new device architecture, with hands‑on synthesis, deposition, characterization, and device testing.

The project emphasizes collaboration across international partners and a research stay at a partner university, preparing

Qualifications

• Two-year master’s degree or equivalent in materials science, physics or chemistry.
• Strong experimental background in materials research and lab work.
• Ability to plan, conduct and document laboratory work independently.
• Excellent written and spoken English; able to work in an international team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize a multidimensional thin-film solar-cell architecture.
• Synthesize and deposit quantum-dot seed layers and Sb2X3 absorbers.
• Integrate ultrathin MoX2 layers for interface passivation and characterize devices.
• Fabricate and test solar-cell devices (JV, EQE, CV) and analyze results.

Skills

Materials science background

Experimental materials research

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree (2-year) in a related field

Tools

XPS

PL

Raman

AFM

XRD

SEM

EDX

UV-Vis-NIR

Job description

DTU in Roskilde, Denmark, offers a PhD scholarship at the intersection of nanomaterials synthesis, interface engineering, and next‑generation solar-energy technologies. You will develop advanced thin‑film solar cells using quantum dots, Sb2X3 absorbers, and 2D materials in a new device architecture, with hands‑on synthesis, deposition, characterization, and device testing.

The project emphasizes collaboration across international partners and a research stay at a partner university, preparing