Postdoctoral position in nano-photovoltaics at Applied Physics

Stimulated by major needs and challenges in science and society, our ambition is to foster a creative environment for academic research, teaching and outreach. We provide a competitive advantage by linking top-level international and interdisciplinary academic performance in the areas of material science, nanotechnology and energy research with world-leading industrial R&D&I projects.

We address a wide array of experimental, computational, methodological and theoretical challenges, from fundamental physics research, through the development of new materials to direct industrial projects generating new inventions. We have a strong learning commitment on all levels from undergraduate to PhD studies where physics meet engineering.

We are situated in a stimulating and creative environment with 200 physics teachers and researchers, 120 PhD students and 550 undergraduate students.
Information about the division

We focus on low-dimensional nanostructures that support localized surface plasmon resonances in the wide range of frequencies (from UV to IR) to use them in the studies of fundamental nanophotonics and in a broad range of applications. We like self-assembly-based nanofabrication and apply bottom-up nanofabrication methods to make impact in magnetoplasmonics, optical metamaterials, plasmon-enhanced photovoltaics and other areas. http://www.chalmers.se/ap/EN/research/bionanophotonics/research/functional

Job description

This postdoc position is within multipartner European project on thin-film photovoltaics. The aim is to apply bottom-up nanostructuring (in particular, via hole-mask colloidal lithography, developed at Chalmers) to enhance research- and industry-grade thin-film crystalline Si solar cells. Another aspect is the investigation of nanoplasmonics-enhanced thin-film solar cells.

Qualifications

Previous experience with various kinds of nanofabrication is required. Strong interest / previous experience in nanooptics / nanoplasmonics is also required. Experience with optical spectroscopy, possibly interest in various calculation methods in nanoplasmonics (FEM and others) is a merit. Our working language is English.

In order to improve the gender balance at the Department, we welcome in particular applications from female candidates.

Application deadline: continuous application until position is filled.

For questions, please contact:

Alexandre Dmitriev (alexd@chalmers.se)
Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society.

The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our eight Areas of Advance; Built Environment, Energy, Information & Communication Technology, Life Science, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 10,000 students and 2,800 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!