Postdoc ALD4TANDEM project

Within the department, the Photovoltaic Materials and Devices group develops innovative materials, devices and manufacturing technologies that enable the next generation of high-efficiency solar cells.

Job description

Delft University of Technology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the ALD4TANDEM project, an ambitious research programme developing advanced atomic layer deposition (ALD) technologies for next-generation perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells.

The position is embedded in the Photovoltaic Materials and Devices (PVMD) group, in close cooperation with TU Delft colleagues and industrial partners. You will work in a multidisciplinary environment, providing a unique opportunity to combine fundamental research with industrial technology development.

We offer an inspiring research setting at one of Europe’s leading technical universities, with access to unique deposition and test facilities and strong international collaboration networks. This position provides the opportunity to contribute directly to the energy transition.

The research in the Department of Electrical Sustainable Energy focuses on four areas:

• DC Systems, Energy Conversion and Storage (DCE&S)
• Photovoltaic Materials and Devices (PVMD)
• Intelligent Electrical Power Grids (IEPG)
• High Voltage Technologies (HVT)

You will fabricate and characterize perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells using state-of-the-art facilities at the TU Delft PV Technology Center, including large-area cleanroom processing, advanced thin-film deposition equipment and comprehensive photovoltaic characterization laboratories. You will collaborate closely with researchers working on silicon heterojunction solar cells, perovskite photovoltaics, tandem integration and device modelling.

Job requirements

The successful applicant will have:

• A PhD in Materials Science, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry or a closely related discipline.
• Strong background in modeling and simulation of thermal/energy systems, preferably including PV/T or hybrid solar systems.
• Hands-on experience with thin-film deposition techniques, preferably including ALD, CVD, PVD or thermal evaporation.
• Experience with photovoltaic devices, semiconductor materials or optoelectronic devices.
• Experience with materials characterization techniques such as XRD, XPS, SEM, AFM, ellipsometry, Hall measurements or related methods.
• Experience with solar-cell characterization (J-V, EQE, stability testing) is considered an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Motivation to work in an interdisciplinary team and collaborate closely with industrial partners.
• This position may require a knowledge security screening in accordance with institutional policies and applicable regulations. Appointment is conditional upon a satisfactory outcome of this screening.

TU Delft as an employer

Working at TU Delft means contributing to solutions that really make a difference.

At TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a high-quality education and conduct pioneering research that extends beyond the campus. You will have the opportunity to take the initiative, work with others, and grow as a professional.

Working at TU Delft means joining an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward.

Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) brings together three scientific disciplines. Combined, they reinforce each other and provide an innovative environment with excellent labs and facilities that support ground-breaking research.

There is plenty of room at the faculty for ground-breaking research. We educate innovative engineers and have excellent labs and facilities that underline our strong international position.

Conditions of employment

• Duration of contract is 22 months.
• Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
• An excellent pension scheme via the ABP.
• The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year.
• Discount with health insurers on supplemental packages.
• Flexible working week.
• Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours). You can also sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice budget.
• Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses.
• Partially paid parental leave.
• Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program.
• If you need to relocate to the Netherlands for this job, TU Delft is committed to making your move as smooth as possible. The HR unit, Coming to Delft Service, offers information to help you prepare your relocation and organises events to help you settle in the Netherlands and expand your social network in Delft. A Dual Career Programme is available to support your accompanying partner with their job search in the Netherlands.