The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE in Freiburg is the largest solar research institute in Europe. Our approximately 1,400 employees work for a sustainable, economic, secure and socially just energy supply system based on renewable energies. We contribute to this with our main research areas of energy supply, energy distribution, energy storage and energy use. Through outstanding research results, successful industrial projects, company spin-offs and global collaborations, we are shaping the sustainable transformation of the energy system.

You would like to actively shape the energy transition and write your thesis in this field? We offer you the opportunity to contribute to innovative research aimed at improving the efficiency, stability and scalability of perovskite solar cells - a key technology in the sustainable energy world. You will work with a diverse, international team committed to pushing the boundaries of photovoltaic research.

We are looking for a Student Assistant to join our Perovskite Thin-Film Photovoltaics team as soon as possible, with the opportunity to write a Master's thesis.

What you will do

We have several topics to choose from and decide together with you which one best fits your experience and interests. Our current focus areas are:

• Fabrication and optimization of perovskite solar cells based on carbon electrodes with low carbon footprint. This research is a critical step towards terawatt-scale production.

• Another important area of research is the encapsulation of perovskite solar cells and the analysis of cell performance evolution under real indoor and outdoor aging conditions.

• In addition, we are working on the fabrication of flexible solar cells, including tandem architectures. Our goal is to increase the market potential of perovskite solar cells by applying cost-effective printing processes.

Regardless of the chosen topic, you will perform the following tasks:

• As part of your job, you will fabricate and optimize highly efficient perovskite solar cells.

• You correlate the quality of the deposited layers with the performance of the manufactured solar cells, e.g. by spectroscopic and microscopic methods as well as current-voltage measurements.

• You interpret your measurement results in an understandable way, summarize them in a comprehensible way and draw conclusions for your next experiments.

• In the course of your work, you will present your results in internal meetings and exchange scientific information with national and international project partners.

What you bring to the table

• You are studying physics, chemistry, materials science or a comparable field.

• You have a strong analytical mind and a talent for experimental work.

• You work in a structured and conscientious manner and are motivated to critically analyze your results.

• Ideally, you already have basic knowledge of solar cell physics.

• It is important for you to be part of your team, but you also plan and complete tasks independently and with high quality.

• You have a very good command of English.

What you can expect

• You will work with one of the most popular employers on a par with the best.

• Open-minded colleagues are happy to welcome new talents into their ranks.

• We offer flexible working time models and give you the opportunity to work from home at times.

• We also foster a cooperative working atmosphere and open communication.

• We value equal opportunities and allow room for diversity.

• You can participate in attractive sports and health programs and after-work activities.

The remuneration depends on the degree of your university education.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

Interested? Apply online now. (incl. cover letter, curriculum vitae, references/proof of performance) We look forward to getting to know you!

We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this position:

Dr. Markus Kohlstädt

+49 761 203-96796

Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE

www.ise.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 67761 Application Deadline: 09/30/2023