5 PhD student positions in Photovoltaics 2234 views

University of Luxembourg is inviting applications for 5 PhD Student Positions in Photovoltaics: Semiconductor Synthesis, Characterization, and Fabrication of Devices. Positions will be funded up to 4 years with fixed-term contracts.

Starting date: September 2019

Role and responsibilities:

• These projects will be part of the PACE program and will involve close collaboration between the University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology.
• Industrial visits and secondments are foreseen.
• The PACE program includes transferable skill training, support in career development, scientific lectures by international speakers and annual PhD retreats.
• The PhD candidates will be enrolled at the Doctoral School of Science and Engineering at the University of Luxembourg.
• The selected candidates will investigate micro-solar cells for high efficiency applications and investigate multi-junction solar cells for high efficiency applications.

Requirements:

• Candidate should have or be finishing an excellent master’s degree in one of the following: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Crystallography, Material Science or Solid State Physics.
• An excellent command of English is required.

Applications:

Applications to be submitted online and should include the following:

• Motivation letter stating the choice of project
• Contact details of 2 references
• Full CV
• Copy of the relevant diplomas showing marks