Optical engineer Jobs in Schenefeld

Research Associate for the Project “Grudiertenkolleg Future PV” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Institution Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Institute of Physical Chemistry, Work Group Bigall (Physical Chemistry and Dynamics of Nanoscopic Systems)

Salary level

Start date 01.09.2024 pending approval of external funding, fixed until 30.11.2027 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline 15.08.2024

Scope of work part-time

Weekly hours 75 % of standard work hours per week

Your responsibilities

Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications. They may also pursue doctoral studies outside of working duties.

In the framework of the Project, mainly semiconductor nanoparticles (perovskite type materials and others) will be syntezied by means of colloid chemistry. The synthesized nanoparticles will be deposited on appropriate substrates and their performance in solar cells will be examined. Exhaustive and sound optical characterization of the nanoparticles and additionaly electronic characterization of the produced solar cells will be performed.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

Prior knowledge in the field of synthetic chemistry (preferable of nanoscopic systems) and prior knowledge in the field of solar cells fabrication are desirable. Furthermore, knowledge about appropriate characterization methods for nanoscopic systems (e.g. electron microscopy and especially optical spectroscopy) and for solar cells (electronic characterization), are desirable.

Fluent knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of German is beneficial.

We offer

• Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
• Continuing education opportunities
• University pensions
• Attractive location
• Flexible working hours
• Work-life balance opportunities
• Health management
• Educational leave
• 30 days of vacation per annum

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg promotes equal opportunity. As women are currently underrepresented in this job category at Universität Hamburg according to the evaluation conducted under the Hamburg act on gender equality (Hamburgisches Gleichstellungsgesetz, HambGleiG), we encourage women to apply for this position. Equally qualified and suitable female applicants will receive preference.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.