Research Fellow (Perovskite / Silicon Solar Cells)

Job Description

• Fabrication of large-area high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon wafer solar cells (>26%) and large-area perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells (>30%) 
• Research focusing on the following: 
• Conceptualization, design, development and fabrication of low-cost methods for tandem solar cells & modules with a specific focus on commercialisation.
• Developing commercially relevant intellectual property (IP) portfolio in the above topic
• Lead and contribute to project team(s) for solar cell efficiency improvements 
• Lead and be involved in roadmap discussions and contribute to the design and development of new tools and processes
• Effectively plan & communicate ideas and results to the team and assist in developing new processes and improving existing processes 
• Drive analysis and characterisation for complex industrial processes especially at an early stage of the commercialisation
• Fabricate high-efficiency silicon heterojunction and/or perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells
• Perform and assist with design-of-experiments (DOE) to obtain optimised processes on unit layers as well as integration of individual processes into suitable process flows for end-to-end solar cell fabrication
• Carry out processes for high-efficiency silicon wafer and tandem solar cells as needed involving operation of tools such as: ALD, PECVD, sputtering, evaporation, slot-die coating, wet-chemical tools, tube furnaces, laser tool, screen-printing, curing/firing furnace, etc. 
• Assist the group with processing and characterisation services for various company-funded and public-funded projects.

Requirements

• PhD or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Materials Sciences with specialization in Silicon Photovoltaics or Microelectronics. 
• Minimum 3 years of experience in silicon wafer or perovskite solar cell fabrication and metrology, or other relevant silicon or perovskite device fabrication experience. 
• Researchers with prior experience in both silicon and perovskite solar cells is highly preferred. Experience with development of large-area silicon wafer or large-area perovskite solar cells is a plus. 
• Expertise in relevant software for DOE, data analysis, AutoCAD, grid design, layer/solar cell modelling is highly preferred.
• Must be target/KPI-driven and well organized
• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance and reporting required
• Must be able to independently plan, initiate/execute and report on research activities. Project management experience is a plus, including managing a team of process and equipment engineers supporting the R&D activities
• Excellent customer service skills required. Effective communication of ideas, results and issues to the team and/or other stakeholders is crucial. 
• Must be able to work well with others in a collaborative team environment.
• Required to work in semiconductor cleanroom, glovebox and characterisation laboratories.
• Excellent written, verbal communication (in English) and presentation skills required.

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More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Solar Energy Research Inst of S'pore
Department : Research Cluster
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 19372