Postdoc: Organic Solar Cells & Electronic Devices

University of Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg (MS); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Organic Electronic Devices and Organic Solar Cells (Gu Group). The position focuses on device fabrication, performance testing, and stability studies of organic solar cells, exploring how materials, processing, and encapsulation affect efficiency and longevity.

The successful candidate will coordinate research activities, analyze data, prepare publications, mentor students, and

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in a related field as listed in the minimum qualifications.
• Three years of experience in inorganic electronic device fabrication and characterization.
• Three years of experience with organic semiconductor materials and thin-film processing.
• A peer-reviewed publication record is required.

Aufgaben

• Fabricates and optimizes organic electronic devices and solar cells, developing reproducible procedures.
• Characterizes device performance using electrical and optical measurements and analyzes results.
• Assesses device stability through aging studies under controlled conditions.
• Prepares publications, proposals, and presentations; maintains experimental records.
• Mentors graduate and undergraduate researchers and supports projectManagement.
• Collaborates with faculty, sponsors, and partner institutions.

Kenntnisse

Organic semiconductor materials

Device fabrication

Photovoltaic characterization

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Experiment design

Mentoring

Communication

Ausbildung

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering / Polymer Science and Engineering / Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Physics / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spin coating

Blade coating

Slot-die coating

Vacuum deposition

Glovebox operation

Encapsulation

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Organic Electronic Devices and Organic Solar Cells (Gu Group). The position focuses on device fabrication, performance testing, and stability studies of organic solar cells, exploring how materials, processing, and encapsulation affect efficiency and longevity.

The successful candidate will coordinate research activities, analyze data, prepare publications, mentor students, and