(M/F) Researcher on fixed-term contract – Study of the structures and properties of hetero-interfaces in CIGS-based solar cells

Organisation/Firm

CNRS

Division

Institut des matériaux de Nantes Jean Rouxel

Analysis Discipline

Chemistry
Physics
Expertise

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Nation

France

Utility Deadline

12 Apr 2024 – 23:59 (UTC)

Sort of Contract

Momentary

Job Standing

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Supply Beginning Date

1 Jun 2024

Is the job funded by way of the EU Analysis Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job associated to employees place inside a Analysis Infrastructure?

No

Supply Description

The analysis mission focuses on the prediction and optimisation of crystalline buildings current at metallic oxide heterointerfaces with copper, indium, gallium and selenium (CIGS) thin-film photo voltaic cells. Heterointerfaces play an important function in figuring out the efficiency of photovoltaic gadgets by influencing cost service transport properties and interface stability. They’re additionally the positioning of many noticed detrimental results, equivalent to cleavage, reconstruction or nucleation of an sudden detrimental interphase area, the crystallographic parameters of which aren’t simple to handle with present experimental gadgets.
Utilizing primarily ab initio simulations (DFT), biomimetic optimisation strategies (evolutionary or particle swarm strategies) – and theoretical analyses, the postdoctoral researcher will endeavour to foretell and characterise the crystalline buildings on the CIGS interfaces with the intention to suggest methods for bettering their stability and photovoltaic efficiency.

– Use and adapt the above laptop simulation strategies to foretell crystal buildings at CIGS heterointerfaces.
– Perform theoretical analyses to know the underlying mechanisms that govern the properties of the interface.
– Collaborate with a multidisciplinary group of researchers in physics, chemistry and supplies engineering to interpret the outcomes and suggest modern options.
– Contribute to the writing of high-quality scientific articles and current the outcomes at worldwide conferences.
– Take an lively half in group conferences and discussions on the progress of the mission.

The Institut des Matériaux de Nantes Jean Rouxel (IMN) is a joint analysis unit (UMR) of the CNRS and Nantes College. With over 200 employees, it’s one in every of France’s main supplies analysis centres (https://www.cnrs-imn.fr/ ). The particular person recruited will work within the ID2M (Metallurgy and Supplies Engineering) analysis group, underneath the path of Isabelle BRAEMS. She or he will even profit from common interdisciplinary collaboration conferences on the IMN’s computer systems.

Necessities

Analysis Discipline

Chemistry

Schooling Stage

PhD or equal

Analysis Discipline

Physics

Schooling Stage

PhD or equal

Analysis Discipline

Expertise

Schooling Stage

PhD or equal

Languages

FRENCH

Stage

Primary

Analysis Discipline

Chemistry

Years of Analysis Expertise

1 – 4

Analysis Discipline

Physics

Years of Analysis Expertise

1 – 4

Analysis Discipline

Expertise

Years of Analysis Expertise

1 – 4

Extra Data
Eligibility standards

-PhD in supplies science or a associated area (physics, chemistry).
– Sturdy experience in laptop simulations (DFT, ideally VASP).
– Good programming abilities in Python.
– Glorious written and oral communication abilities in English.
– Capacity to work independently and as a part of a group.
– Expertise of publishing analysis leads to respected journals.

Web site for added job particulars

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR6502-ISABRA-004/Default.aspx

Work Location(s)

Variety of gives out there

1

Firm/Institute

Institut des matériaux de Nantes Jean Rouxel

Nation

France

Metropolis

NANTES

Geofield

The place to use

Web site

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Candidat/Offre/UMR6502-ISABRA-004/Candidater.aspx

Contact

Metropolis

NANTES

Web site

http://www.cnrs-imn.fr

STATUS: EXPIRED