Deadline: 28 Jan. 2013
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students.
The period of employment is 3 years. Employment will be as soon as possible.
The place of work is DTU Energy Conversion at Risø Campus in Roskilde.
Further information
Please contact Dr. Peter Sommer-Larsen, +45 4677 4744 for further information.
Additional information about DTU Energy Conversion can be found on www.ecs.dtu.dk
Eurotech Universities Position: PhD scholarship in Mobility and interfacial effects under degradation of polymer solar cells
Organic solar cells is a promising technology for converting sunlight into electricity. Their advantages include light weight, flexibility, environmental friendliness, low costs and, most notably, very fast modes of production by standard roll-to-roll (R2R) printing techniques. The power conversion efficiency of OPV cells has been growing steadily at +0.5% per year from 1990, mainly due to the discovery of better performing materials. However, faster progress is needed for a commercial breakthrough. For this to happen, new concepts are required, involving cells based on innovative engineered architectures.
photovoltaics“.
Project description
The aim of the PhD project is to develop the methodologies to study interfaces within polymer solar cells and their importance for performance and stability of devices. Furthermore, it is the objective to turn such methods into a toolbox for fast screening of new materials and layer combinations for polymer solar cells.
The PhD student is supposed to combine empirical methods, theory, and characterization. Device fabrication, accelerated degradation techniques using light concentration and climate control will be combined with characterization including electrical and dielectrical characterization as well as light-induced electron spin resonance.
Qualifications
Organic solar cells is a promising technology for converting sunlight into electricity. Their advantages include light weight, flexibility, environmental friendliness, low costs and, most notably, very fast modes of production by standard roll-to-roll (R2R) printing techniques. The power conversion efficiency of OPV cells has been growing steadily at +0.5% per year from 1990, mainly due to the discovery of better performing materials. However, faster progress is needed for a commercial breakthrough. For this to happen, new concepts are required, involving cells based on innovative engineered architectures.
photovoltaics“.
Project description
The aim of the PhD project is to develop the methodologies to study interfaces within polymer solar cells and their importance for performance and stability of devices. Furthermore, it is the objective to turn such methods into a toolbox for fast screening of new materials and layer combinations for polymer solar cells.
The PhD student is supposed to combine empirical methods, theory, and characterization. Device fabrication, accelerated degradation techniques using light concentration and climate control will be combined with characterization including electrical and dielectrical characterization as well as light-induced electron spin resonance.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in physics, materials science, chemistry, engineering or similar
- Ability to work independently, to plan and carry out complicated tasks, and to be a part of a large, dynamic group
- Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken
- Experience within organic photovoltaics
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students.
The period of employment is 3 years. Employment will be as soon as possible.
The place of work is DTU Energy Conversion at Risø Campus in Roskilde.
Further information
Please contact Dr. Peter Sommer-Larsen, +45 4677 4744 for further information.
Additional information about DTU Energy Conversion can be found on www.ecs.dtu.dk
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