We are looking for highly motivated and creative PhD researcher in the group of Dr. Iván Mora-Seró at the Institute of Advanced Materials (INAM; www.inam.uji.es) at the Universidad de Jaume I in the framework of the European ERC Consolidator Grant project "No-Limit" and POLYMAT (San Sebastian, Spain) to conduct research in Organic Polymers for Optoelectronic Devices.
Main tasks of the position will be:
• Synthesis and characterization of Monomers and Polymers. Structural characterization.
• Morphological study of perovskite: monomers/polymers blends.
• Preparation of Optoelectronic Devices Based on Organic Polymers
The post is available as part of the No-LIMIT European Research Council Consolidator Grant project.
The objective of the project is boosting photovoltaic performance by the synergistic interaction of halide perovskites and semiconductor quantum dots. Photovoltaic conversion has the extraordinary property of transforming the solar energy directly into electric power. However, the available electrical power is known to be severely limited by the so-called Shockley-Queisser (SQ) photoconversion limit. The maximum efficiency for a single absorber is limited as photons with energy lower than the bandgap (BG) cannot be absorbed, and just an energy equivalent to the BG can be used for photons with higher energy than the BG, due to thermalization. No-LIMIT will exploit the interaction between halide perovskite and semiconductor colloidal quantum dots and the resulting synergies to break the SQ limit. The achievement of this ambitious final objective, together with the intermediate steps, will have a colossal impact on photovoltaics.
The project is coordinated by Dr. Iván Mora Seró. Please, check Research Division 4 Physics at INAM.
The project requires a multidisciplinary approach from the syntheses of quantum dots and perovskite with tailored properties to the structural, chemical and optoelectronic characterization of materials and final devices, including also an important feedback from theoretical analysis of materials and interfaces. We encourage applications from researchers with high-level skills directly relevant to the synthesis and characterization of these kind of materials and optoelectronic devices prepared with them who can make a strong contribution to the project
Skills/Qualifications
The PhD student will develop an experimental work under the supervision of Postdoc 1 or 2. Experience with some of the preparation and characterization techniques above described for the postdoc profile will be important. This work will allow the PhD student to defend a Doctoral Thesis at the end of her/his contract.
General skills and characteristic are:
• Strongly motivated to develop a scientific research career.
• Excellent results obtained during the studies graduated.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluent in English.
Benefits
The candidate shall be appointed with a full-time (37.5 hours/week) employment contract for the period of one year and a half, according to the Spanish legislation and covered under the Spanish social security scheme. The estimated start date is 1st April 2021, but could vary depending of the selection process or visa process.
Selection process
Applications will be evaluated for technical and eligibility requirements at the end for the application process.
The best applications overcoming those requirements will be shortlisted, and asked for further information, as well as for an interview.
The interview will be handled face to face or by teleconference (Skype or similar) and will be arranged at convenience of both parts.
Scale:
Relevant academic and curricular background 0-40
Specific requirements 0-20
Relevant publications/work experience 0-15
Interview 0-25
Documentation
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
a. A detailed curriculum vitae, including – if applicable – relevant publications;
b. Evidence on English and Spanish proficiency;
c. Two reference letters
d. A copy of your identity card or passport.
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