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About the Role
Multiple, 2-year or 3-year full-time, fixed-term positions are available for Postdoctoral Researchers in Perovskite Solar Cell Research (Level A or Level B) at the School of Physics, University of Sydney. This role offers the opportunity to make valuable contributions to research in single junction and tandem solar cells within a leading research group.
Responsibilities
- Develop advanced modelling, novel material synthesis, processing, fabrication, and manufacturing sequences for high-performance perovskite devices.
- Conduct advanced characterization and measuring methods for high-performance perovskite devices relevant to commercial applications (terrestrial and space).
- Develop low-cost encapsulation technologies for devices passing industry standards and qualifications.
- Develop and refine independent research skills under supervision, with increasing autonomy.
- Ensure quality, standards, and excellence are maintained in research activities and output.
- Provide informal mentoring and guidance to students within the discipline.
- Carry out administrative tasks and contribute to faculty/school meetings.
- Contribute to a positive workplace culture that values diversity, collaboration, excellence, and outcomes.
- Interact with students, staff, and the University community professionally and respectfully.
- Maintain an understanding of the University’s strategic agenda.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the Faculty/School/Portfolio.
- Undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level.
- Bring and maintain a research profile including publication of book chapters/peer-reviewed journal articles, and producing conference/seminar papers (Level B).
- Develop research collaborations and engage in translational research leading to commercialization, improved policy or practice, or enhancement to industry, the profession, or community (Level B).
- Contribute significantly to successful applications for competitive research grants and/or funding (Level B).
- Provide training, informal mentoring, and guidance to lower-level academics and supervise postgraduate research students or projects (Level B).
- Contribute expertise and knowledge through communication with industry, forums of public debate, organization of public events, seminars, and conferences (Level B).
- Develop productive relationships, collaborations, and partnerships with external parties (Level B).
Requirements
- PhD (or near completion) in physics, chemistry, photovoltaics, materials science, or related science or engineering subjects.
- Experience with 3D, 2D, lead-free, and inorganic perovskites; perovskite-based tandems, large-area solar cells, or modules.
- Strong track record of modelling, characterising, and demonstrating innovative device designs, reflected by publications in high-quality journals.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work dynamically and collaboratively with research group members, research partners, industry partners, suppliers, and manufacturers.
- Ability to meet milestones and deadlines.
- Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to utilize data analytics and modelling software.
- Experience in space solar cells qualification, acceptance standards, and tests.
- Evidence of experience working in a commercial industry setting (Level B).
- Evidence of experience in demonstrating perovskite solar cells with record (Certified) efficiencies and/or durability (Level B).
- Willingness to engage in commercialisation activities (Level B).
- Experience in supervising or mentoring others (Level B).
- Experience in securing research funding for new research projects (Level B).
- Employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks.
Skills
- Perovskite solar cell research
- Single junction solar cells
- Tandem solar cells
- Advanced modelling
- Novel material synthesis
- Processing
- Fabrication
- Manufacturing sequence development
- Advanced characterization
- Measuring methods
- Low-cost encapsulation technologies
- Independent research
- Data analytics
- Modelling software
- Space solar cells qualification
- Commercialization activities
- Supervising
- Mentoring
- Securing research funding
Location
- Camperdown Campus
Work Type
- Full-time
- Fixed term
Experience Level
- Academic Level A
- Academic Level B
Education Level
- PhD
Salary/Compensations
- $113,400 - $121,054 p.a. (Level A)
- $127,436 - $141,774 p.a. (Level B)
Benefits
- 17% superannuation
About the Company
- The University of Sydney is committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve.
- The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity.
- The University values are excellence, trust and accountability.
- The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve.
- We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+.
- We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
- We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer.
- Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.