The role: 1. Maintain a current and up-to-date knowledge of perovskite thin-film technology, including material development and processing technology. 2. Feasibility study, evaluation and demonstration of new process technology. 3. Fabrication of large-area perovskite thin films. 4. Research and development of perovskite solar cells and light-emitting diodes, etc. 5. Optical and electrical characterisation of devices and thin films; data management. 6. Contribute to the development and writing of new funding proposals, technical reports and standard process documents, and assist in patent applications. 7. Play a major role in the day-to-day running and management of research group including oversight and implementation of health and safety procedures.
Job requirements: Basic: 1. Background in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science. 2. Detailed knowledge and direct experiences of design, fabrication and characterization of semiconductor thin-film and its devices, for example solar cells, light-emitting diodes, etc. 3. Experience of perovskite thin-film technology. 4. Ability to communicate in both spoken and written English. 5. Effective communication skills, ability to work as part of an effective team, and willingness to contribute to outreach and dissemination activities. 6. Ability to work independently and to manage time efficiently towards agreed priorities. 7. Be viewed as a motivated, enthusiastic, organised self-starter who can work with a minimum of supervision but at the same time extract the benefits of an excellent research environment. Desirable: 1. Experience of perovskite solar cells. 2. Fabrication skills of large-area thin-film and devices 3. Experience of working with the commercial sector or industrial working experience.