International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory Careers

Postdoc Researcher - Modelling and nanofabrication of light management for CIGS solar cells

Job Reference: Ref.10.24.60

Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

Location: Braga, Portugal

Group/Unit: Salomé Research Group.

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Duration: 20 months

Open Date for Applications: December 6th, 2024

Closing Date for Applications: December 22nd, 2024, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)

Key words: #solarcells #CIGS #opticalmodelling #nanofabrication

Overview

The Salomé Research Group is dedicated to upscaling of nanotechnology in energy and optoelectronic devices.  The current group portfolio consists of 3 National, 3 European and 2 Industrial service projects in a team of close to 30 researchers. These projects are helping Portugal, Iberia and Europe to incorporate nanotechnology in a multitude of applications and to increase our understanding of nanotechnology. The group interacts with an assortment of partners, from academia to the industry including policy makers and state officials. Our mission is to revolutionise energy and optoelectronic devices through cutting-edge nanotechnology.

We are looking for a Postdoc Researcher to join our team under the project Hi-BITS – High efficiency bifacial thin film chalcogenide solar cells, funded by the Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action grant no. 101122203.

Job Duties

The job duties will be the following:

• Optical modelling of CIGS solar cells;
• Nanofabrication of light management structures for CIGS solar cells;
• Characterise and fabricate CIGS solar cell;
• Hi-BITS technical reporting.

Mandatory Qualifications

Education

• PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering or related areas.*

*Candidates finishing their PhD will still be considered eligible for evaluation, but will only be able to start once the degree is concluded

Experience and Technical Skills

• Experience in optical modelling;
• Experience with CIGS solar cells;
• Light management.

Other Valued Skills

• Experience with clean room microfabrication;
• Optoelectronics characterisation and fabrication;
• Experience with Horizon Europe and other funded projects;
• Experience writing technical reports.

Personal Skills

• “Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines;
• Problem Solving ability;
• Customer orientation;
• Ability to work independently and as team player;
• Good communication skills.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary;
• Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges;
• Private health insurance;
• Family allowances (according to family situation);
• Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability);
• Support for education fees of dependent children;
• Relocation support;
• 30 working days of annual leave.

How to Apply

The application must be in English and include the following mandatory documents:

a)     Cover letter

b)     Curriculum Vitae

c)      Academic and/or Professional diplomas

Online application instructions:

1. The application is made online by clicking the “Apply” button;
2. The candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form;
3. The candidate must submit the mandatory documents mentioned above in pdf format by including them in the “Additional files” section using the “Add portfolio” button.

Important note:

Incomplete applications including the failure to provide mandatory documents or providing inaccurate information will result in the application not being considered.

How the Selection Process works
 

A. Applications eligibility check

This stage will be carried out on the basis of the mandatory requirements, education, experience and technical skills defined for the job, as well as the validation of the mandatory documents. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will move forward to the next stage.

B. CV Assessment

The Selection Committee will evaluate the eligible applications based on their CV and other submitted documents and the suitability for the position. The best ranked candidates will be shortlisted for the interview stage(s).

C. Interview(s)

The interview(s) may be done in different formats: video recording, online or onsite.

The question based interview will evaluate the match between the candidate’s profile and the requirements for the position, including the technical and personal skills. To better support this stage, the candidate may be requested to prepare a short presentation.

D. Nomination

The selected candidate will be nominated and formally offered the position, including the disclosure of the contractual conditions. 

Additional Information

Application feedback

We highly value your interest in becoming part of the INL experience and it is important for us to maintain good communications with all candidates. No matter the outcome of your application, we will always provide you with feedback.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Principle

INL follows a non-discrimination and equal access principle, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of and duties based on any possible discriminatory issues.

The advertisement deadline may be extended at any time without previous notice in order to improve the suitability and effectiveness of the recruitment process.

About INL

The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory – INL (http://www.inl.int), is the first and only Intergovernmental Organisation in the world entirely focused on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.

It was founded under an international legal framework to perform interdisciplinary research, deploy and communicate nanotechnology for the benefit of society. INL aims to be a recognised leading global nanotechnology innovation hub.