PhD Studentship - Nanoscale Analysis of Second-Generation Solar Cells

Project details

Solar photovoltaics is becoming the most important source of electricity generation with over a Terawatt already installed globally. Although the growth of solar has been extraordinary, it is a young technology, with much more scope for improvement.

This project is aimed at using world class characterisation techniques including a new cathodoluminescence facility to determine how defects, impurities and microstructure can affect second-generation solar cell performance. The project will involve interaction with international laboratories and industry leaders.

Supervisors

Primary supervisor: Michael Walls
Secondary supervisors: Kurt Barth

Entry requirements

Students should have or expect to achieve at least an upper second class degree in materials science, physics, chemistry or an engineering subject.

Fees and funding

The studentship is for 3 years and provides a minimum tax-free stipend of £17,668 (2022/23 current rates) per annum, plus tuition fees.

How to apply

All applications should be made online. Under programme name, select ‘Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering’ and quote the advert reference number ‘FP-MW-2023’ under the financial support section of the application.

To avoid delays in processing your application, please ensure that you submit a CV and the minimum supporting documents by the advert closing date.

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