Delft, (Zuid-Holland), 38 hours per week
Job description
Thin film silicon (TF Si) solar cells are promising candidates for low cost solar cells, and the world-wide production of this type of solar cell has been growing in recent years. One of the challenges of the TF Si solar cell technology is increasing the stabilized conversion efficiency. A multi-junction approach is adopted to achieve this goal. In this approach, two or more solar cells with different absorber layers are stacked on top of each other. In the stack each component cell efficiently uses a different part of the solar spectrum. In order to achieve high efficiency, additional light management schemes have to be developed and implemented in solar cells in order to enhance absorption of light in the absorber layers of the component cells. In this project, the design and development of an optically active layer, which serves as an intermediate reflector (IR) between the component cells in a double-junction solar cell, will be carried out. The role of this innovative, optically-active layer is to contribute to more efficient use of the solar spectrum by the individual cells. This results in thinner absorber layers and a higher stability of the solar cell under light exposure, and thus a higher stabilized conversion efficiency. The PhD student will design the IR using computer simulations, and will then fabricate and characterize the IR structures and implement them into the solar cells. For this purpose we are looking for a candidate who has knowledge and experience in physics and the preparation of semiconductor thin films and semiconductor devices. Experience in plasma deposition techniques for thin films is welcome.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
We are looking for a physicist or material engineer (university degreed) with experience in physics and the preparation of semiconductor thin films and semiconductor devices. Delft University of Technology is a bilingual organization; a good command of English (written and spoken) is essential; a good command of Dutch as well is preferred.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers
Organization
Delft University of Technology
Electrical Engineering, Mathematics & Computer Science
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognized level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.
The Laboratory of Electronic Components, Technology and Materials (ectm.et.tudelft.nl) is part of the Department of Microelectronics of the EEMCS Faculty and offers a multidisciplinary research environment with strong industry interaction. Innovative devices, device integration concepts and novel microstructures and materials are investigated, based on in-depth knowledge of device physics, silicon technology and electrical-material characterization. The strong technology-based research results in four application-oriented themes addressing scientific questions and challenges of high societal relevance: Silicon Device Integration, Silicon Microsystems & MEMS, Thin Film Solar Cells and Thin Film Transistors. The ECTM laboratory is located in the Delft Institute of Microsystems and Nanoelectronics (DIMES).
Date of entry: 17/07/2008
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2500 - 3000
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: Four years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
The successful candidate will be employed by Delft University of Technology for a fixed period of 4 years within which he/she is expected to write a doctoral thesis. The estimated starting salary for the PhD student is € 2,000 per month gross, with a maximum of € 2,558 gross (based on a full-time appointment and depending on experience).TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customized compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA'). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.Delft University of Technology strives to increase the number of women in higher academic positions; women are therefore especially encouraged to apply.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
M. Zeman
Telephone number: 31 (0)15-2782409
E-mail address:
m.zeman@tudelft.nlOr additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
Application
You can apply for this job before 20-08-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
M. Zeman/Microelectronics
Feldmannweg 17, 2628 CT Delft, NL
E-mail:
m.zeman@tudelft.nl]]When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber
EWI2008-30.
