Application Deadline: Applications accepted all year round
LOCATION: Australia
An open position exists for a fully funded PhD scholarship in the development of next-generation, silicon-based tandem solar cell technologies. This project will focus on both theoretical and experimental science: applicants will be developing and characterizing top cell materials to pair with high efficiency crystalline silicon, using state-of-the-art modeling and experimental infrastructure.
ELIGIBILITY:
The applicant is expected to have a strong background in at least one of Solid State Physics, Materials Science or Photovoltaics in inorganic or organic PV materials (e.g., Silicon, III-V, chalcogenides, perovskites, etc.)
The application process is highly competitive. Applicants must hold the equivalent of a first-class Honours or Master’s degree in engineering, chemistry, physics or related field from a globally recognised tertiary institution.
Applicants must have relevant research experience with demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. International applicants should rank within the top 5% of their graduating class, while Australian and New Zealand applicants should hold at least an Upper Second-Class Honours (H2A) or equivalent. Evidence of high-quality research outputs in the form of at least one first-authored publication in a well-regarded journal in their field is highly desirable. Awarded patents in relevant disciplines are also considered.
To submit your application, please email the
following documents directly to Dr. Daniel Walter (daniel.walter@anu.edu.au):
Up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)
Full undergraduate and master’s academic transcript
Copy of master’s thesis as well as links to publications (if applicable)
List of at least three referees with official institutional emails
BENEFIT:
The successful candidate will receive an annual tax-free stipend of AUD $39,069 together with a full tuition waiver. The project is fully supported through ongoing research grants within the PV group.
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