Join the Pecunia Research Group
1. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Perovskite Solar Cells
The Sustainable Optoelectronics Research Group (Simon Fraser University) and Rayleigh Solar Tech Inc. invite applications for a joint Postdoctoral Research Fellowship to conduct cutting-edge research in perovskite solar cells. The overarching aim of the Fellowship is to harness printable functional materials to enhance the performance and stability of large-area perovskite photovoltaics on flexible substrates.
The Sustainable Optoelectronics Research Group is led by Prof. Vincenzo Pecunia FIMMM and is embedded within the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering (Simon Fraser University), which is located in the beautiful Vancouver area, British Columbia, Canada. The Group carries out frontier research in perovskites and other printable semiconductors, with the aim of gaining insight into and engineering their photoelectronic properties toward high-performance solar cells and optoelectronics.
Rayleigh Solar Tech Inc. is a leading company developing roll-to-roll manufacturing for lightweight, flexible, and scalable perovskite photovoltaics to enable low-cost green energy anytime, anywhere.
Requirements
We are looking for highly motivated, bright, and enthusiastic candidates that have completed a PhD program in materials science, physics, electronic engineering, chemistry, or cognate areas within the last five years. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of research experience in perovskite photovoltaics research, substantiated by an excellent publication record in this area. Extensive experience in the following areas is required:
- synthesis of halide perovskites
- fabrication of perovskite optoelectronic devices
- characterization of their materials and device properties
Finally, the candidate should be able to independently carry out research, should have an excellent command of the English language, and should be eager to do research within an industry-academia collaborative project.
The anticipated start date for this position is August 1, 2022.
Application Procedure
To apply for the Fellowship, please submit your CV and cover letter as one single pdf using the form at the bottom of this page. In your cover letter, please specify that you wish to be considered for the Postdoctoral Fellowship. Your CV should include your list of publications and full contact details of three or more referees, including your doctoral and postdoctoral supervisors.
2. Master's Students Wanted
The Pecunia Research Group, led by Prof. Vincenzo Pecunia, PhD Cantab., is looking for highly motivated Master’s students to research printable, sustainable materials for next-generation solar cells and indoor photovoltaics/optoelectronics.
The successful candidates will conduct cutting-edge research in these areas, mastering materials development and characterization, as well as the fabrication of solar cells and/or optoelectronic devices through solution-based methods.
The Pecunia Research Group is embedded within the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering, Simon Fraser University, which is located in the beautiful Vancouver area, British Columbia, Canada. While researching within the Pecunia Research Group, the successful candidates will pursue a Master's in Sustainable Energy Engineering, which will equip them with the essential knowledge and skillset needed to address the emerging sustainability challenges of our time.
The ideal candidate:
- should have a background in sustainable energy engineering, materials science and engineering, physics, electronics engineering, chemical engineering, or cognate areas;
- should be enthusiastic about multidisciplinary research in the rapidly growing area of environmentally friendly, printable semiconductors for solar cells and/or optoelectronics;
- should have an excellent command of the English language and should be eager to do research in an international group;
- should meet the Simon Fraser University admission requirements for graduate studies.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter as one single pdf using the form at the bottom of this page. In your cover letter, please specify that you wish to be considered for the Master's studentship.
