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(part-time 75%, E 13 TV-L)

Reference no.: 2023/227. The start date is preferably Jan 1st, 2025. The position is available initially for two years.

The University of Konstanz is one of eleven Universities of Excellence in Germany. Since 2007 it has been successful in the German Excellence Initiative and its follow-up programme, the Excellence Strategy.

The publicly funded project deals with the development of highest efficiency silicon solar cells with passivating contacts for an application in tandem solar cells. The Photovoltaics Division at the Department of Physics is in this project responsible for the development of solar cells and their detailed characterization with regard to the implementation of novel functional layers.

Your Responsibilities

• Development of highest efficiency silicon solar cells with passivating contacts in the cleanroom laboratory of University of Konstanz
• Characterization and development of functional layers and contact structures
• Development of characterization methods and suitable evaluation procedures
• Writing scientific articles
• Reporting orally and in writing about your work internally and within the consortium

Your Competencies

• Degree in physics, nanoscience, electrical engineering or similar (Diploma or Master)
• Experimental work in a highly motivated team is a pleasure for you
• High capacity for teamwork, high self-motivation, strong commitment
• Very good knowledge of semiconductor physics, experience in solar cell processing is desirable
• Strong communication skills in English, German is an advantage

We Offer

• Open-minded and highly motivated, interdisciplinary team
• An interesting combination of basic research & applied science
• Contribution to the “Energiewende” by improving photovoltaics
• Project partners from academia and industry
• Salary according to the rules of TV-L (depending on individual qualification up to salary group E13 TV-L)
• Possibility to pursue a dissertation in case of suitable qualification
• Working in a most beautiful landscape

Questions can be directed to Dr. Barbara Terheiden via e-mail: .

We look forward to receiving your application with the usual documents until 25.11.2024 via our .

The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity, as well as a good balance between university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in research and teaching. We also support working couples through our . Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact , + 49 7531 88-4016).