Research Assistant/Associate in Printable Solar Cell Assembly and Testing (Indoor and Outdoor)

Company description:

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Salary:

Research Assistant £31,396 - £32,982 per annum

Research Associate £33,966 - £44,263 per annum

Job description:

The Role

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our dedicated research family working as part of a Living Lab Project. The project is unique in its integrated approach, using technologies from different disciplines with the common goal of achieving Net Zero for a University Defence partner. You will be part of one of six experiments making up the Living Lab framework: Decarbonise power using integrated solar technology.

This ambitious experiment focuses on finding a practical, UK-specific solution for decarbonising power using integrated solar technology. We are seeking to appoint a researcher with expertise in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering to develop, scale up, test and evaluate printable photovoltaic devices.

You must have expertise in a variety of different methods for the assembly of solution-processed solar cells (perovskites, quantum dot, dye-sensitized solar cells etc.) and characterisation of the materials (e.g. by pXRD, XPS, thermal analysis) and the devices (e.g. J-V, IPCE/EQE, electrochemical impedance, charge transport and lifetime etc). The ability to design and implement bespoke electronic circuitry for experimental control and data acquisition, including experience of programming with MATLAB, Python or Labview, is essential.

You will develop strong working relationships with a University external partner and their stakeholders. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of a research team that will support an organisation-specific roadmap to Net Zero emissions by 2040. It is imperative that you are able to collaborate effectively with the research team and have an aptitude for communicating and collaborating with project partners. You will represent as a colleague of Newcastle University and must possess excellent interpersonal skills and maintain the highest standards of professionalism.

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

We're educating the next generation of experts and tackling the biggest challenges facing our planet.

Our innovative work has always focused on making a difference to people's lives, and you can be part of it.

Your primary location will be Newcastle University campus, however you must be available and willing to travel locally and nationally at the direction of the PI. All travel costs associated with the project will be reimbursed as standard.

The appointment available on a full-time, fixed term basis from the 1th May 2024 till the 4th October 2024.

For more information about the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences and our research, please click here

To apply, please complete the online application and upload a CV and a covering letter. Please structure your covering letter as a supporting statement outlining how you meet or exceed the requirements as listed below.

For all enquiries, please contact Dr Elizabeth Gibson Elizabeth.Gibson@ncl.ac.uk, about this exciting position

For more information about the research group lead, please click here:
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/chemistry/staff/profile/elizabethgibson 

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