JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW \U MICRO AND NANOSTRUCTURING FOR BIFACIAL AND SEMI-TRANSPARENT CU(IN,GA)SE2 SOLAR CELLS

Junior Research Fellow – Micro and Nanostructuring for bifacial and semi-transparent Cu(In,Ga)Se2 solar cells   Job Reference.
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Employer.
International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) Location.
Braga, Portugal Group/Unit.
Sadewasser Research Group Number of Vacancies.
1 Employment Type.
Full time Contract Duration.
19 months   Open Date for Applications.
December 16 th, Closing Date for Applications.
January 7 th h00m (Lisbon Time)   Key words.
# photovoltaics # solarcells # microstructuring # cleanroom fabrication   Overview The Sadewasser Research Group is dedicated to the development of micro- and nanostructured solutions to improve the performance and range of applications of thin - film solar cells.
INL is seeking a qualified Research er with a strong background in Physical Sciences or Material Engineer ing and experience in solar cell research.
The selected candidate will work on bifacial Cu(In,Ga)Se2 solar cells, by developing nano -structured point-contact passivation schemes for transparent back contacts and, semi-transparent Cu(In,Ga)Se2 solar cells by developing micro-structuring approaches for the absorber layer.
The research will be developed under the project Hi-BITS – High efficiency bifacial thin film chalcogenide solar cells, funded by the Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action grant no.
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Job Duties   The job duties will be the following.
Cleanroom fabrication of thin dielectric passivation layers and the fabrication of point contacts for these layers; Cleanroom fabrication of pre-structure d substrates for micro-structuring Cu(In,Ga)Se2 solar cells to enable semi-transparent solar cells; Fabrication and characteris ation of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 materials and solar cell devices; Planning and execution of joint research activities with project partners; Project reporting   Mandatory Qualifications   Education MSc in Physics, Material Science, Material Engineering, or similar.
Experience Experience in photovoltaics, thin-film solar cells, Cu(In,Ga)Se2 solar cells; E xperience in cleanroom fabrication processes is a plus, such as thin-film deposition, photolithography, reactive i o n etching, metrology; Additional relevant experience in characteris ation of materials and devices will be positively evaluated, such as scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, solar cell characterisation.
Technical Skills Solid knowledge and hands-on experience of solar cell fabrication and characteris ation, preferably on thin-film and/or Cu(In,Ga)Se2 solar cells.
Personal Skills “Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines; Highly organised and dynamic; Ability to work independently and as team player; Good communication skills.
Our Benefits Competitive salary; Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges; Private health i nsurance; F amily allowance s (according to family situation); Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability); Support for e ducation fees of dependent children; Relocation support; 30 working days o f 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.
The application is made online by clicking the “Apply ” button below; The candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form; The candidate must submit the m andatory documents mentioned above in pdf format by including them in the “A dditional files” sectio n 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 P rocess works   A.
Applications e ligibility check This stage will be carried out on the basis of the mandatory requirements, education, experience and techn ical 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 t he next stage.
B.
CV Assessment T he 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 evaluat e the match between the candid ate’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 c ommunications with all candidate s.
No matter the outcome of your application, we will always provide you with feedback.
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Principle INL follows a non-discri mination 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.
nl.
nt), 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.