Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chalcogenide Indoor Photovoltaics

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div>&#160;<strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chalcogenide Indoor Photovoltaics to work under the supervision of Professor Robert Hoye for a period of up to 24 months.&#160; The project involves developing chalcogenide nanocrystals and thin films into indoor photovoltaics and is funded by a UKRI Frontier Grant, awarded through the 2021 ERC Starting Grant scheme.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><em>Find out more about the Hoye group at:</em></div><br> <div><a rel="nofollow" href="http://https://hoyegroup.web.ox.ac.uk/">https://hoyegroup.web.ox.ac.uk/ &#160; &#160;</a>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or Engineering (or be close to completion), prior to taking up the appointment.&#160; The research requires experience in nanocrystal synthesis, thin film fabrication, and proven success in photovoltaic device optimisation and loss analysis.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The duties will include testing hypotheses, analysing and reviewing scientific data, and managing your own academic research and administrative activities, including small scale project management, and coordination of the multiple aspects of the work in order to meet deadlines.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The post will be based in the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QR and is available from 1 October 2024.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>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.&#160; In your supporting statement <strong>(&lt;5 pages)</strong>, please explain how you meet each of the selection criteria found in the job description.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Certificates, references and research papers should not be provided at this stage.</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, 9th August 2024, UK time. Interviews will be held on as soon as possible thereafter.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The University of Oxford and The Department of Chemistry are Silver Athena SWAN holders.&#160; Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in Chemistry research posts in Oxford.</div> </div>