PhD Researcher in Eco-Design of Thin Si PV
3 weken geleden
This project focuses on developing sustainable materials and processes to reduce the environmental impact of Si heterojunction (SHTJ) cells without compromising efficiency. The goal is to use thinner wafers and avoid scarce metals like indium and silver.
Work ActivitiesEco-design plays a crucial role in minimizing environmental impact through resource use, energy conservation, and emissions. Reducing silicon wafer thickness enables more active solar cell area per kg of Si, potentially reducing costs and improving energy returns. Thinner wafers offer increased tolerance to bulk defects, allowing for higher efficiencies from low-cost, low-energy-intensive materials like upgraded metallurgical-grade silicon. SHTJ PV relies on a thin ITO layer on amorphous and/or nano-crystalline Si contacts for lateral charge transport and good ohmic-contact to Ag fingers. However, indium and silver are scarce metals that should be avoided or minimized.
This project aims to develop novel optically and electrically active layers to further reduce the environmental impact of SHTJ cells without sacrificing power production. You will design and fabricate light trapping textures on thin solar cells, building on expertise in nature-inspired, rationally designed dielectric textures with correlated disorder. You will then investigate the introduction of metallic nanoscale networks based on sustainable metal alternatives (e.g., Cu), working as transparent electrodes. Cleanroom and electrochemical deposition methods will be used to fabricate nanopatterned metal and metal oxide networks.
QualificationsWe invite applications from highly motivated candidates with a strong background in physics, chemistry, materials science, or engineering, and a keen interest in solar cells. We especially encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. Prospective PhD candidates must hold an MSc degree in physics or an equivalent qualification.
Work EnvironmentThe 3DPV group, led by Prof. Esther Alarcon, studies light-matter interactions in nanoscale systems for sustainable energy storage and conversion. The group is composed of an international team of 7-10 PhD students, postdocs, and master students working in a collaborative atmosphere. Regular group meetings and departmental colloquia are held, along with poster sessions. Our group is part of the AMOLF Light Management in Photovoltaic Materials Program, which includes 5 research groups (50 PhD students and postdocs) sharing a state-of-the-art cleanroom for nanofabrication and characterization. We offer a highly collaborative and supportive environment, fostering strong connections within the group and with national and international partners. PhD students benefit from a variety of courses designed to enhance their research skills.
AMOLF is a part of NWO-I, initiating and performing leading fundamental research on the physics of complex forms of matter and creating new functional materials in partnership with academia and industry. The institute is located at Amsterdam Science Park and currently employs about 140 researchers and 80 support employees.
Working Conditions- The working atmosphere at the institute is largely determined by young, enthusiastic, mostly foreign employees. Communication is informal and runs through short lines of communication.
- The position is intended as a full-time (40 hours/week, 12 months/year) appointment in the service of the Netherlands Foundation of Scientific Research Institutes (NWO-I) for the duration of four years.
- The starting salary is 2,884,- Euros gross per month, and a range of employment benefits are offered.
- After successful completion of the PhD research, a PhD degree will be granted at the University of Amsterdam.
- Several courses are offered, specially developed for PhD students.
- AMOLF assists any new foreign PhD student with housing and visa applications and compensates their transport costs and furnishing expenses.
For further information about the position, please contact Esther Alarcon Llado.
ApplicationYou can respond to this vacancy online via the button below.
Online screening may be part of the selection.
Diversity CodeAMOLF is highly committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment: we want to develop talent and creativity by bringing together people from different backgrounds and cultures. We recruit and select on the basis of competencies and talents. We strongly encourage anyone with the right qualifications to apply for the vacancy, regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, or physical ability.
AMOLF has won the NNV Diversity Award 2022, which is awarded every two years by the Netherlands Physical Society for demonstrating the most successful implementation of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
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