CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Tandem Perovskite Solar Cells - [Archived Advertisement]

The Opportunity

• Do you have a PhD in Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Physics or Engineering relevant to Photovoltaics?
• Want to conduct world class research and development with a team of dedicated professionals? 
• Join CSIRO – Australia’s leading scientific research organisation! 

CSIRO Early Research Career (CERC) Postdoctoral Fellowships provide opportunities to scientists and engineers who have completed their doctorate and have less than three years of relevant postdoctoral work experience. These fellowships aim to develop the next generation of future leaders of the innovation system.

CSIRO Energy is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the National Solar Energy Centre (NSEC) in Newcastle to conduct world class research and development in solar processes, components and photovoltaics. The Postdoctoral Fellow will design, trial and optimise laser doping strategies, demonstrate innovative/proof-of-concept perovskite-on-silicon tandem cells that utilise industrially sourced silicon substrates and collaborate and contribute more broadly to the experimental program of the Group in tandem cell technologies. The Fellow, working in collaboration with the team optimising the perovskite top-cell, will lead and own the development and demonstration of a new type of laser doping technique for silicon semiconductors specifically applied to demonstrating a new class of multijunction photovoltaic cell and consequently the overall multi-junction cell.

Your duties will include:

• Plan and carry out research that contributes and expands on existing photovoltaic research within the Solar Technologies Group.
• Design, implement and conduct research in the fabrication and characterisation of perovskite-silicon or related semiconductor photovoltaic devices.
• Research and develop new device designs, fabrication processes and characterisation methods for the fundamental understanding of photovoltaic function as it applies to cell performance of silicon semiconductors incorporated in tandem device architectures.
• Undertake regular reviews of relevant literature and patents.

Location:  Newcastle, New South Wales
Salary:  AU$88k - AU$96k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:  Specified term of 3 years
Reference:  76681

To be considered you will need:

• A doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in a relevant discipline area, such as Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Physics or Engineering relevant to Photovoltaics.  Please note: To be eligible for this role you must have no more than 3 years (or part time equivalent) of postdoctoral research experience.
• Detailed fundamental knowledge of physical chemistry and solid-state physics as it relates to photovoltaic function. 
• A sound understanding of the fundamental issues and present challenges relating to the operation of silicon semiconductors, perovskite and tandem photovoltaic devices and the development of new architectures for such photovoltaic technologies. 
• Enthusiasm for and experience with laboratory work including fabrication of devices and the physical, chemical and electrochemical measurement of new photovoltaic devices – particularly silicon solar cells, perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells or other related silicon semiconductor technologies.

For full details about this role please view the Position Description

Eligibility

To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian/New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or Australian temporary resident currently residing in Australia and be able to commence in the role by December 2021/January 2022..

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent. Additional integrity checks may be required for specific roles which require security clearance for working with children, Australian Government cybersecurity requirements or other identified security roles.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

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How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

31 August 2021, 11:00pm AEST