Category: Opportunities

Postdoctoral Research Scientist in perovskite solar cells

Posted on Monday 6 de June de 2022

The group of Prof. Carlos F. O. Graeff at Faculty of Sciences from São Paulo State University (UNESP), in Bauru (Brazil), is looking for 1 postdoctoral research scientist. The application deadline for the positions is 15/07/2022. The candidates are expected to design, produce and characterize perovskite solar cells (PSCs).

About the Project

The present project aims on comprehending the degradation mechanisms involved in PSCs, and on finding solutions to overcome the stability issues of these devices. Based on this premise, several chemical and physical aspects will be investigated which includes; synthesis of different perovskite light harvester materials, analysis of interfacial and defects phenomena, search for optimal electron and hole transport layers materials, use of promising novel techniques for materials and devices characterization and novel device configurations. These investigations will converge to the primary objective of this work which consists of proposing more stable and more efficient PSCs.

Key project aims

I. To optimize perovskite compositions in order to minimize defects during crystallization and thin-film deposition steps.
II. To design novel electron and hole transport layers as alternatives for the currently low stable used materials.
III. To characterize the structure, morphology and optical properties of nanomaterials as active components in PSCs;
IV. To study defects and their effects on PSCs by using advanced spectroscopic and electrical techniques such as photothermal deflection spectroscopy (PDS) and photo-CELIV.

Requirements and how to apply

– Ph.D. in Physics, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry, or related areas.
– Experience in fabrication and characterization of perovskite solar cells is necessary.
– Experience on a variety of film deposition methods (blade-coating, roll-to-roll, etc) will be positively evaluated.
– Previous experience with the characterization techniques PDS or CELIV is a plus.
– English knowledge (fluent in writing and speech).

Each selected candidate will receive a Post-Doctoral fellowship from the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) in the amount of R$ 8.479,20 monthly and a research contingency fund, equivalent to 10% of the annual value of the fellowship which should be spent in items directly related to the research activity

Candidates should contact Prof. Carlos F. O. Graeff (carlos.graeff@unesp.br) with a brief statement of research interest/cover letter, a CV, and contact information of 2-3 references. Students in their final year of Ph.D. training are encouraged to apply.

Post-Doctoral Scholarship for Recent Doctor at the Department of Solid Physics at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.

Posted on Thursday 5 de May de 2022

We announce the opportunity for one (1) FAPERJ PDR (value of R$ 4,100.00/month) linked to the FAPERJ Jovem Pesquisador Fluminense grant #E-26/200.627/2022. The duration of the scholarship is 12 months, renewable for another 24 months.

The scholarship holder will work in the area of Theory, Modeling and Simulation of Nanomaterials and the project will be developed at the Department of Solids Physics at UFRJ. The project to be developed will emphasize the study of properties of 2D materials with application in catalysis and electronic properties of organic solar cells.

Technical Skills of interest:

(1) Density functional theory (DFT).

(2) Molecular Dynamics.

(3) Machine Learning (will be considered an asset).

Skills needed:

Proficiency in English (writing, communication, presentation of seminars), ability to work in groups, ability to program in fortran, C or python.

Experiment with some of the codes: Quantum Expresso, Vasp, Siesta, ORCA, LAMMPS, GROMACS or similar.

REGISTRATIONS:

Send email to Dr. Graziâni Candiotto (gcandiotto@iq.ufrj.br), until 05/27/2022, with the title “PDR-FAPERJ Registration” and the following items:

● Curriculum vitae (CV).

● Letters of recommendation (minimum of one and maximum of two).

● Letter (maximum 1 page) describing how your experience/activities will contribute to the project goals.

SELECTION:

This opportunity is open to candidates of all nationalities. The analysis of the CV will be based on the history of publications in the area. Candidates may be invited for an interview (in person or videoconference).

The implementation of the scholarship will be done immediately after the end of the selection process.

The candidate must have defended his Doctoral Thesis for a maximum of 5 years. Other requirements and conditions are described in the following link: http://www.faperj.br/?id=13.4

Post-doc in ceramics for dental prostheses with FAPESP fellowship.

Posted on Monday 11 de April de 2022

Announcement of post-doctoral FAPESP fellowship opportunity linked to FAPESP Young Investigators Award phase 2 – grant # 2021/06730-7

The Cranium lab works with the synthesis of innovative polycrystalline ceramics and develops recycling pathways for zirconia block waste to create hydrothermally stable and resistant materials for restorative applications.

The postdoctoral researcher will work on the development of syntheses methods of multilayered polycrystalline ceramics, zirconia recycling, graded infiltration, and materials characterizations.

REQUIREMENTS

– Experience in: 1) polycrystalline ceramics syntheses, graded infiltration, and/or zirconia recycling; 2) Microstrucutral, optical, and mechanical property (static and fatigue) characterizations, fractographic and Weibull analyses.*

* The authorship in international publications (journals of selective editorial policy and high impact factor) will be the main criteria to prove experience in the field.

– Fluent english

– Full time dedication

– Doctorate degree obtained up to 7 years before project start

APPLICATIONS

E-mail to Prof. Dr. Estevam A. Bonfante – estevam.bonfante@fob.usp.br until May 8, with Curriculum vitae (CV) attached.

SELECTION

This post-doc opportunity is open to candidates of all nationalities. CV analyses will focus on the candidate’s publication records. There may be an interview (personal or videocall).

The scholarship will be granted for 24 months (BRL 8,479.20 /month). A technical reserve, (15% of the annual scholarship) will be provided.