The NANO Center of Excellence at the University of Antwerp in Belgium (www.nano.ua.ac.be) is recruiting one Postdoc and one PhD student to join research projects on structural characterization and establishing of structure-property relations of Organic Photovoltaic (OPV). These projects will combine the use of state-of-the-art preparative focused ion beam (FIB) and electron microscopy. All studies executed at UA are part of larger European projects.
Tasks:
Both candidates will be expected to
- Acquire tomographic tilt series of different bulk heterojunction photoactive layer and its interfaces with electrodes using different electron microscopy techniques.
- Use dark field imaging methodologies to reveal information on the amorphous phases in the photoactive layer.
- Show enough scientific independence to interpret the obtained data, define necessary strategies and ultimately solve given materials science problems.
From the postdoc candidate independent research and certain coaching of the PhD candidate is anticipated.
Your profile:
- Master of Science (Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry)
- For postdoc PhD in topic related to photovoltaics:
- Background in electron microscopy and polymer/organic materials is an asset
- Ability for teamwork is mandatory
- An excellent command of the English language is an absolute must
We offer:
- Exciting projects on the cutting edge of nanotechnology and sustainable energy
- A stimulating and multidisciplinary research environment
- A very competitive salary (postdoc) or scholarship (PhD), suiting the complexity of the research
Project term:
Enrolment will start from November 2012. You will be appointed for a period of three (postdoc) or four years (PhD). Note however that after each term an evaluation will take place.
Information and application:
Additional information about these vacancies can be obtained from
Prof. S. Bals, tel. +32-3-2653284, Sara.Bals@ua.ac.be,
University of Antwerp, EMAT, Groenenborgerlaan
171, B-2020 Antwerp, Belgium,
and/or from
Dr. J. Loos, tel. +31-613317196, Joachim.Loos@DSM.com,
DSM Resolve, Urmonderbaan 22, 6160 MD Geleen, The
Netherlands, http://www.dsm-resolve.com.
The applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae, the names and contacts of two recommending scientists, a summary of their M.Sc. thesis and a cover letter stating their motivation to Prof. S. Bals and Dr. J. Loos. Only complete submissions will be considered.
