Head of research group / Team leader (f/m/d) "Novel manufacturing processes for perovskite photovoltaics"

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – The Research University in the Helmholtz Association creates and imparts knowledge for the society and the environment. It is our goal to make significant contributions to mastering the global challenges of mankind in the fields of energy, mobility, and information. For this, about 9.800 employees of KIT cooperate in a broad range of disciplines in research, academic education, and innovation.

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Head of research group / Team leader (f/m/d) – "Novel manufacturing processes for perovskite photovoltaics"

The rise of perovskite thin film solar cells in recent years has opened a new option to improve the energy conversion efficiency of established photovoltaic technologies. However, key scientific and technological challenges need to be addressed in order to realize the potential of the technology. At KIT we are involved in this worldwide endeavor and research the novel materials and processes for perovskite multijunction photovoltaics. The initial contract is 2 years. A longer term perspective is possible. The research group "Novel manufacturing processes for perovskite photovoltaics" is currently created at the KIT and you will be in charge of it. Your area of responsibility includes:

• Research on innovative deposition and manufacturing processes for perovskite PV
• Coordination of contributions and research in research projects (e.g. for existing national projects, the ERC project Lami-Pero or similar)
• Acquisition of new research projects and industrial collaborations
• Publication of the research results
• Optional involved in teaching
• Staff management, supervision of master theses and doctoral candidates

You have:

• A university degree (master) with a doctorate in the field of electrical engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science or a similar subject
• Expertise in the fields of optoelectronics, semiconductor physics and photovoltaics
• Experience in the manufacture of perovskite thin-film solar cells from the liquid phase
• Project management and leadership skills
• Experience in the publication of high-ranking scientific publications
• Ability to work in a team and competence to guide doctoral students

Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an international environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens. We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job. Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified. Please apply online until October 8, 2023 using the vacancy number 497/2023 to Ms Bärbel Gätcke, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Human Resources, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany. For further information, please contact Tenure-Track-Professor Paetzold, ulrich.paetzold@kit.edu. Processing of your personal data by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will be subject to this Privacy Policy. You can find further information on the internet: www.kit.edu KIT – The Research University in the Helmholtz Association