Doctoral student in sprayed solar cells

Since its founding in 1827, KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe's leading technical and engineering un.
Third-cycle subject:
Fibre and Polymer ScienceIn our group, we focus on organic and electronics and solar cells based on sustainable, bio-based materials.
Starting from the thinnest conductive paper, we use advanced thin film technologies to apply functional layers by spray deposition as rapid, versatile, scalable, and industrially relevant thin film technology.
This project aims to develop novel all-sprayed solar cells.
Here, it is crucial to elucidate the underlaying nanostructure-process-functionality (e.
g.
photovoltaic efficiency) relationship; thus, the work includes design and development of spray deposition for cellulose-based polymer solar cells including in situ experiments at synchrotron radiation facilities, such as MAX IV in Lund, at synchrotrons in Germany, Europe, and USA as well as neutron scattering at European and international neutron sources.
We thus expect the student to travel abroad for experimental work.
Supervision:
Prof.
Stephan V.
Roth, Prof.
Daniel Söderberg, and Prof.
Eva Malmström are proposed to supervise the doctoral student.
Decisions are made on admission.
A postgraduate education at an institution that is active and supportive in matters pertaining to working conditions, gender equality and diversity as well as study environment.
Work and study in Stockholm, close to nature and the water.
To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:
passed a second cycle degree (for example a master's degree), orcompleted course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, oracquired, in some other way within or outside the country, substantially equivalent knowledgeProject specific requirements:
Master's degree in Nanoscience, Physics, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or equivalent.
Interest and ability to perform fieldwork using large-scale characterisation facilitiesIn order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work.
During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:
independently pursue his or her workcollaborate with others,have a professional approach andanalyse and work with complex issues.
to speak and write in English since it is required in the daily work.
The applicant should have documented skills to present findings in writing and orally.
Other preferred qualifications:
Knowledge in organic solar cells, X-ray scattering, thin film technology.
Knowledge in processing technologies, e.
spin-coating, slot-die coating, spray deposition, as well as semiconducting polymersAfter the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.
Information regarding admission and employmentOnly those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student.
The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years ' time.
An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.
training and administration.
A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.
In the case of studies that are to be completed with a licentiate degree, the total period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for two years.
Doctoral section (Students' union on KTH Royal Institute of Technology)Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.
Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).
Applications must include the following elements:
CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals.
(Maximum 2 pages long)Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above) .
Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages.
Copies of originals must be certified .
Representative publications or technical reports.
For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.
Other informationStriving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.
According to The Protective Security Act (2018-585), the candidate must undergo and pass security vettingif the position is placed in a security class.
Information regarding whetherthe position is subject to such a classification will be provided during the recruitment process.
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Disclaimer:
In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.
About KTHKTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe's leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation.
We are Sweden's largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world.
Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy.
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What we offerThe possibility to study in a dynamic and international research environment in collaboration with industries and prominent universities from all over the world .
A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH's Doctoral student salary agreement.
A postgraduate education at an inst.