Perovskite LED Photonics Research Associate

The University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days annual leave (pro rata)

Hybrid working opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Staff discounts

Staff networks

Job summary

The University of Sheffield seeks a Physicist/ Physical Chemist/ Materials Scientist with expertise in fabricating and optimising perovskite light emitting diodes (LEDs). You will synthesize and characterize high-quality perovskite thin films and engineer them into RCLED devices, while collaborating with ultra-fast spectroscopists to advance optoelectronic structures.

Applicants should have experience in perovskite film synthesis, deposition, and optical/electrical testing of LEDs, plus

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in physical science or engineering.
• Experience in synthesis and deposition of perovskite and organic films using solution and thermal evaporation techniques.
• Experience in development and optimisation of high brightness perovskite light emitting diodes.
• Experience in testing and characterising light emitting devices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and refine experiments to obtain reliable data.
• Carry out experimental research, including use of chemicals and solvents.
• Fabricate and characterise 2D and 3D perovskite films using structural and optical tools.
• Fabricate high-brightness RCLEDs and characterise their emission.
• Develop micro- and nano-lithography processes for perovskite thin films and characterise patterned devices.
• Prepare papers for journals and presentations at conferences to disseminate findings.
• Write progress reports and present work at project meetings.
• Read relevant literature and attend conferences to stay updated.
• Plan aspects of research programmes and set milestones ahead.
• Collaborate with project team to share data and achieve objectives.
• Supervise research activities if required.
• Monitor results and adapt daily plans to new developments.
• Plan several months ahead to meet journal deadlines and conference timelines.

Skills

Perovskite synthesis

Perovskite deposition

LED testing

Thin-film optics

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

Solution processing

Thermal evaporation

Thin-film deposition

Job description

The University of Sheffield seeks a Physicist/ Physical Chemist/ Materials Scientist with expertise in fabricating and optimising perovskite light emitting diodes (LEDs). You will synthesize and characterize high-quality perovskite thin films and engineer them into RCLED devices, while collaborating with ultra-fast spectroscopists to advance optoelectronic structures.

Applicants should have experience in perovskite film synthesis, deposition, and optical/electrical testing of LEDs, plus