Apply for PhD position in cutting-edge solar technologies at Delft University of Technology!
Application Deadline: 1 September 2024
Apply for PhD position in cutting-edge solar technologies at Delft University of Technology!
TU Delft is hiring! In collaboration with the SolarNL National Growth Fund, the SolarLab scientific program offers exciting PhD positions in cutting-edge solar technologies. Currently seeking a PhD candidate at Delft University of Technology to focus on ultra-thin TCO layers and transition metal oxide contact transport layers for silicon heterojunction solar cells.
PhD position Job description
The program of the PVMD group builds up expertise in the design and fabrication technology from solar cells to PV systems with their power electronics and storage options. You will contribute to the SolarLab program in the SolarNL project. In this specific project you will gain deeper understanding on the universality of plasma treatment applied to various TMO materials; demonstrate high short-circuit current densities in combination with ultra-thin TCO layers in dopant-free SHJ solar cells; investigate the long-term stability of TMO/TCO contact stack. This is a project performed under supervision of prof. dr. Olindo Isabella.
About the department
The PVMD group is part of the Electrical Sustainable Energy department which is inspired by the technical, scientific, and societal challenges originating from the transition towards a more sustainable society and focuses on four areas
The Electrical Sustainable Energy Department provides expertise in each of these areas throughout the entire energy system chain. The department owns the large Electrical Sustainable Power (ESP) Laboratory assembling High Voltage testing, DC Grids testing environment, and a large RTDS that is actively used for real-time simulation of future electrical power systems, AC and DC protection, and wide-area monitoring and protection.
Requirements
The successful applicant will have:
- Master’s degree in physics, sustainable energy technologies, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or other relevant enegineering science.
- The candidate has a passion for solar energy engineering and is an excellent team player.
- Domain knowledge of solar energy engineering, energy transtion, material science, modelling and data analytics is a strong plus.
- Experience with nano-fabrication in clean room environment is a plus.
- Excellent communications skills in English, both writing and speaking.
- Ability to work independently and self-driven in a multidisciplinary team
Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis.
Conditions of employment
Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1,5 year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2,5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met.
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from € 2770 per month in the first year to € 3539 in the fourth year. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.
The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.
For international applicants, TU Delft has the Coming to Delft Service. This service provides information for new international employees to help you prepare the relocation and to settle in the Netherlands. The Coming to Delft Service offers a Dual Career Programme for partners and they organise events to expand your (social) network.
About TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, TU Delft engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.
Additional information
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. dr. Olindo Isabella, +31 (0)15 27 81947, o.isabella@tudelft.nl.
For information about the selection procedure, please contact Brenda Reyes, Management Assistant, email: b.reyesmunoz@tudelft.nl.
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