We invite applicants for three positions to work within a new EPSRC Centre-to-Centre collaboration focusing on the 'Photonic and Optoelectronic Control of Thin-Film LEDs and Solar Cells'. This brings together the Optoelectronics Group within the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge and the "Light Management in New Photovoltaic Materials (LMPV)" group within the AMOLF institute in Amsterdam. This collaboration combines the expertise in optoelectronic materials and devices in Cambridge with the expertise in photonics at AMOLF to tackle new, challenging and fundamentally important research questions in the fields of LEDs and solar cells. The collaboration will involve exchange of people and expertise to leverage the strengths of each team. The focus of the programme will be on hybrid perovskite and advanced nanocrystal device systems.

We are looking for three highly motivated and enthusiastic candidates for postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) positions to work within the framework of this programme and drive the collective efforts to achieve the project goals. These researchers will work both in Cambridge and Amsterdam. We anticipate that:

(i) one PDRA will focus on materials and device fabrication of hybrid perovskites and advanced nanocrystal systems. They will be based primarily in Cambridge but work closely with the AMOLF team through frequent visits, discussions and sample exchanges. Experience in organic or hybrid materials and device fabrication is essential, including but not limited to, hybrid perovskite, organic or nanocrystalline semiconductors for solar cell or light-emitting device applications.

(ii) one PDRA will focus on device and optical modelling and nano-photonic structuring. They will spend roughly half of the period of their appointment based at AMOLF in one or two extended periods. Experience in at least one of optical/device modelling or device characterisation techniques is essential; the ideal candidate would engage with both areas.

(iii) one PDRA will focus on the advanced materials and photophysics characterisation of new solar or light-emitting devices based on hybrid perovskites, organics and/or nanocrystals. They will spend roughly half of the period of their appointment based at AMOLF in one or two extended periods. Experience in at least one of device characterisation or time-resolved spectroscopy (including microscopy) techniques is essential; the ideal candidate would engage with both areas.

The successful candidates will have or shortly expect to obtain a Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or a related area. A proven track record of scientific publication and presentation at international conferences is essential. In addition to working independently, the successful candidates should also work well in a team and help to promote a collaborative environment, interacting frequently with others in the project team (Ph.D. students, PDRAs, and academic staff). Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills are also required.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

Appointment at research associate is dependent on having a PhD (or equivalent experience), including those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD (in which case appointment will initially be made at research assistant and amended to research associate when the PhD is awarded). The research assistant salary (grade 5) falls within the range £26,715 to £30,942. The research associate (grade 7) salary falls within the range £32,816 to £40,322.

Nanoscale Solar Cells

you will work with the Optoelectronics Group within the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge and the "Light Management in New Photovoltaic Materials (LMPV)" group within the AMOLF institute in Amsterdam.