PhD position within hyperspectral imaging of solar cell materials
Deadline: 15.08.2021
NMBU has a particular responsibility for research and education that secures the basis for the life of future generations. Sustainability is rooted in everything we do and we deliver knowledge for life. NMBU has 1,800 employees of which about 250 phd scholarships and 6,000 students. The university is divided into seven faculties.
NMBU believes that a good working environment is characterised by diversity.
We encourage qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, functional ability, cultural background or whether you have been outside the labour market for a period. If necessary, workplace adaptations will be made for persons with disabilities.
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About The Faculty of Science and Technology
The Faculty of Science and Technology (REALTEK) develops research-based knowledge and educates civil engineers and lecturers needed to reach the UN's sustainability goals. We have approximately 150 employees, 70 PhD students and soon 1500 students. The education and research at REALTEK cover a broad spectrum of disciplines.
This includes data science, mechanics and process engineering, robotics, construction and architecture, industrial economics, environmental physics and renewable energy, geomatics, water and environmental engineering, applied mathematics as well as secondary school teacher education in natural sciences and use of natural resources such as in agriculture, forestry and aquaculture. The workplace is in Ås, 30 km from Oslo.
We are looking for candidates who are interested in solar cell technology!
About the position
The Faculty of Science and Technology at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) has a vacant PhD–position related to hyperspectral imaging of materials for solar cell applications.
The PhD position is for a period of 3 years, or up to 4 years if teaching and other work duties are agreed. The position is funded by the university and will be a part of the Centre for Sustainable Solar Cell Technology (FME - SuSolTech).
The PhD study is focused on laboratory studies of the physical properties of solar cells with hyperspectral imaging methods. The position is assigned to the Energy Physics research group.
Main tasks
Further develop hyperspectral imaging as a method for characterisation of solar cell materials
Collaborate with new and existing research partners both nationally and internationally
The successful candidate is expected to enter a plan for the progress of the work towards a PhD degree during the first months of the appointment, with a view to completing a doctorate within the PhD scholarship period.
Competence
In order to be appointed, the candidate must meet the requirements for admission to one of the PhD programs at NMBU. A master's degree of at least 120 credits (ECTS) is required, which is based on a bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits (ECTS), or cand.med.vet. degree, or integrated master's degree of at least 300 credits (ECTS). MSs thesis by 30. June 2021 may be considered. The applicant must have a documented strong academic background from previous studies, and be able to document good English skills, both written and oral. For more detailed information on admission criteria, see the PhD Regulations and the “supplementary provisions for the PhD programmes”.
The applicant must document expertise and interest in the research subject.
Required Academic qualifications
Master degree in physics or materials science with final grade B or better
The following experiences and skills will be emphasized:
Experience with programming in Python
Completed courses within solar cell technology
Experimental orientation
You need to:
Ability for independent work displaying creativity and reflective thinking
Strong motivation for pursuing a PhD degree
Analytical and academic approach to research questions
Good collaborative/social skills
Proficiency in English, both written and spoken (please see English language requirements in PhD regulations at NMBU)
Remuneration and further information
The PhD position is placed in government pay scale position code 1017.
PhD fellows are normally placed in pay grade 54 (NOK 491.200,-) on the Norwegian Government salary scale upon employment and follow ordinary meriting regulations.
Terms of employment are governed by Norwegian guidelines for PhD fellowships at Universities and University Colleges.
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Application deadline: 15.07.2021
Publications should be included electronically within the application deadline. Printed material which cannot be sent electronically should be sent by surface mail to the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 5003, NO-1432 Ås, within (15.07.2021). Please quote reference number (21/03054).
If it is difficult to judge the applicant’s contribution for publications with multiple authors, a short description of the applicant’s contribution must be included.
Applications should include (electronically):
A letter of intent
Curriculum vitae
Full publication list
Copies of degree certificates and transcripts of academic records (all certified)
A list of two persons who may act as references (with phone numbers and e-mail addresses)
