Internship: IMPLS to Enable Stable Perovskite Solar Cells

AMOLF; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 11,160 - 16,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Involvement in sustainable energy research

Training in sustainability technology

Diversity and inclusive work environment

Job summary

AMOLF in Amsterdam is offering a research internship/matter project in developing Intensity-Modulated Photoluminescence Spectroscopy (IMPLS) for perovskite solar cells. The candidate will conduct experiments to probe the behavior of materials, analyze data, and contribute to advancements in solar cell technology.

This internship is suitable for Master's students in physics, chemistry, or materials science, requiring a minimum commitment of five months. The position emphasizes a collaborative work environment and provides unique insights into material dynamics in energy applications.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in a relevant field.
• EU-member state nationality or enrolled at a Dutch university.
• Availability for at least 5 months for the internship.

Responsibilities

• Explore IMPLS to study perovskite solar cells.
• Perform temperature-dependent IMPLS measurements.
• Analyze data to estimate activation energies associated with processes.

Skills

Knowledge in physics

Knowledge in chemistry

Experience with materials science

Education

Master's program in physics, chemistry, or materials science

Job description

Internship/Master project: IMPLS to Enable Stable Perovskite Solar Cells

A research internship focused on developing Intensity-Modulated Photoluminescence Spectroscopy (IMPLS) as a diagnostic tool for perovskite solar cells.

Work Activities

Our lab is developing IMPLS, a technique that probes the dynamical electronic and ionic behavior of perovskite materials purely optically. In this project you will explore IMPLS to study perovskite solar cells. By performing temperature‑dependent IMPLS measurements across a broad frequency range, you will extract characteristic timescales of slow processes and analyze them to estimate activation energies associated with ion migration or trap‑related processes. The outcome is to establish temperature‑dependent IMPLS as a powerful diagnostic tool to identify the underlying dynamic processes and provide deeper insight into mechanisms that affect performance and stability.

Qualifications

You are currently enrolled in a Master’s program in physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related field. You have a nationality of an EU‑member state or are a student at a university in the Netherlands. The internship must be part of your curriculum. Availability for at least 5 months (longer preferable).

Work environment

AMOLF is part of NWO‑I and conducts leading fundamental research on the physics of complex matter and new functional materials. The institute is in Amsterdam Science Park and employs about 140 researchers and 80 support staff. www.amolf.nl

The Hybrid Solar Cell Group researches next‑generation solar cells with hybrid materials like metal halide perovskites. We develop a deep understanding of material properties and their impact on device performance. Our focus is improving the stability of perovskite solar cells, addressing ion migration, and exploring new applications like memory devices.

Working conditions

At the start of the traineeship your trainee plan will be set out in consultation with your AMOLF supervisor.

AMOLF Energy Research Academy: a special program for research internships in sustainable energy science, combining a research project with tutorials on sustainability technology.

More information

For further information, please contact prof. dr. Bruno Ehrler (https://amolf.nl/people/bruno-ehrler) or dr. Tom Veeken (https://amolf.nl/people/tom-veeken).

Application

Apply online. Include the following documents:

• Motivation letter
• Resume
• List of followed courses plus grades

Diversity code

AMOLF is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment, recruiting on the basis of competencies and talents. We encourage anyone with the right qualifications to apply, regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation or physical ability.

AMOLF has won the NNV Diversity Award 2022.

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