Postdoctoral Research Associate in Photovoltaic Materials Development

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Photovoltaic
Materials development to work under the supervision of Professor Robert Hoye
for a period of up to 12 months with a possibility of extension subject to
funding. The project focusses on creating the next-generation of sustainable
wide-bandgap solar absorbers for tandem photovoltaics, and is funded by the
US-based photovoltaics manufacturer, First Solar.





_Find out more about the Hoye group at:_ _hoyegroup_





Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics or
Engineering (or be close to completion) prior to taking up your appointment.
Applicants need to have expertise in materials chemistry. This included the
synthesis of inorganic compounds (as thin films, nanocrystals, powders or
single crystals), characterisation (structural, optical, optoelectronic,
chemical), and the ability to understand and interpret computations. You will
be expected to manage your own academic research and administrative
activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate
multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines, as well as managing the
collaboration with First Solar.



The post will be based in the Department of Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry
Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QR.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required
to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your application. Your
supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria
for the post using examples of your skills and experience. **Certificates,
references and research papers should not be provided at this stage.**





To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description
and selection criteria, please click on the link below.





The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Wednesday 7 February 2024.
Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.





The University of Oxford and The Department of Chemistry are Silver Athena
SWAN holders. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and
ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in Chemistry research
posts in Oxford.