PhD Researcher: Compound Semiconductors for Energy Devices

Aalto; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational health services

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Aalto University is seeking Doctoral and/or Post-doctoral researchers to advance compound semiconductor energy converters at the ENS group. You will work on epitaxy, device design, and characterization, collaborating across theory and experiment in a cutting-edge, hybrid work environment in Espoo, Finland.

The team focuses on optoelectronic energy conversion, optical thermodynamics, and energy harvesting, with opportunities to publish and contribute to high-impact projects funded by European and

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the optics and physics of compound semiconductors (GaAs materials, MOCVD, solar cells, infrared lasers and/or LEDs).
• Experience/interest in III-V device clean room processing, tools and process development.
• Experience/interest in materials and characterization techniques and optical encapsulation.
• Strong analytical skills combined with team working skills, sociable character and a good command of English.
• Resourcefulness and aptitude for independent and open minded thinking.
• Earlier studies in a suitable field.

Responsibilities

• Develop electroluminescent and thermophotonic energy converters based on III-V compounds.
• Collaborate with theoreticians and experimentalists within ENS group.
• Engage in epitaxial growth, material development, device design and characterization.
• Contribute to optical thermodynamics and energy conversion research.

Skills

GaAs devices

III-V device fabrication

Epitaxy

MOCVD

Optical packaging

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Independent thinking

Education

PhD in physics/engineering

Tools

MOCVD

Cleanroom tools

Job description

Aalto University is seeking Doctoral and/or Post-doctoral researchers to advance compound semiconductor energy converters at the ENS group. You will work on epitaxy, device design, and characterization, collaborating across theory and experiment in a cutting-edge, hybrid work environment in Espoo, Finland.

The team focuses on optoelectronic energy conversion, optical thermodynamics, and energy harvesting, with opportunities to publish and contribute to high-impact projects funded by European and