A 2-year Post-doc fellowship in X-ray tomography studies of solar cell materials and assemblies is
available in the field of photovoltaic materials and devices at the Department of Physics (IFY) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway. The main research areas of the department are materials science, nanoscience, surface physics, modern optics, astrophysics, solar energy, biophysics, and medical technology. Research staff at the institute make a special effort to increase the awareness and understanding of the importance and impact of physics in our society.
Department: The position is avaliable at the Department of Physics. Currently, there are 26 professors, 14 associate professors, 4 adjunct professors, 71 PhD research fellows and 16 postdoctoral positions appointed at the Department of Physics. Further information is available at: http://www.ntnu.no/fysikk/english
Research areas: Central research areas are
- materials science,
- nanoscience,
- surface physics,
- modern optics,
- astrophysics,
- solar energy,
- biophysics, and
- medical technology
Research staff at the institute makes a special effort to increase the awareness and understanding of the importance and impact of physics in our society.
Job description
The candidate will primarily be involved in the structural and electronic studies of solar cells using X-ray tomography and X-ray diffraction as the main tools. The work will be carried out in close collaboration between the Department of Physics and partners within the Norwegian Research Center for Solar Cell Technology. The postdoc will be studying material composites, including tandem solar cells based on inorganic and hybrid materials, and will primarily be stationed with the X-ray physics group at IFY. The group runs a well-equipped laboratory (a node of the national infrastructure for X-ray scattering and imaging,RECX), covering both small- and wide angle scattering (SAXS/WAXS) and micro-tomography (CT). In addition, the group is a frequent user of synchrotron radiation at ESRF, PSI and HASYLAB. Particular fields of expertise include coherent diffractive imaging (CDI; ptychography) and grazing incidence methods for thin film studies. The group is also involved in research activities in electronic structure characterization using a range of photoemis
Qualifications
We primarily search for candidates with a strong background in experimental solid state physics, but closely related fields will also be considered.
Experience with advanced data analysis, including computer programming, is essential. Hands-on skills with X-ray scattering techniques and knowledge of complementary microscopy techniques are desirable. Synchrotron experience and/or knowledge of photovoltaics would be an advantage.
The candidate must document ability to work independently and in collaboration with other groups, strong verbal and written communication skills in English, strong motivation, a high level of creativity and excellent ability to write and publish high quality scientific papers
How to apply
Applications should contain a motivation letter, information about education, examinations, previous experience (full CV), publication list and the contact details of at least two references. Certified copies of testimonies and documents should be attached. Only applicants with relevant background will be contacted.
The reference number of the position is: NT- 20/15
Last date: April 19th 2015
Further information can be obtained from Professor Dag W. Breiby, phone +47 7359 3594,
e-mail:dag.breiby@ntnu.no
Further reference: http://www.ntnu.edu/physics ,
www.ntnu.no and www.trondheim.no/engelsk