The University of Luxembourg aspires to be one of Europe’s most highly regarded universities with a distinctly international and interdisciplinary character. It fosters the cross-fertilisation of research and teaching, is relevant to its country, is known worldwide for its research and teaching in targeted areas and is establishing itself as an innovative model for contemporary European Higher Education. The University’s core asset is its well-connected world-class academic staff, which will attract the most motivated, talented and creative students and young researchers who will learn to enjoy taking up challenges and develop into visionary thinkers able to shape society.

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine. Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens, in order to better understand, explain and advance the society and the environment we live in.

Your Role

The FSTM invites researchers to apply for one of two open postdoctoral positions in the Scanning Probe Microscopy Laboratory headed by Prof. Alex Redinger in the frame of research projects, funded by the Fonds National de la Recherche. The Scanning Probe Microscopy group synthesizes and investigates thin film solar cells and 2D materials with surface sensitive characterization techniques.

Applicants will have to choose one of the following fields based on their interest:

(a) Upgrade the current infrastructure with a photoelectron spectroscopy system to study halide perovskite absorbers and interfaces.

• Reference: RCREQ0005156
• Contract Type: Fixed term contract 36 months, employee status
• Proven experience:
  • Photoelectron spectroscopy methods such as XPS/UPS/AES
• Assets:
  • Scanning Probe Microscopy methods in UHV
  • Thermal evaporation of semiconductors

(b) Apply novel growth and characterization methods to produce highly efficient halide perovskite solar cells via multi-stage coevaporation.

• Reference: RCREQ0005152
• Contract Type: Fixed term contract 24 months, employee status
• Proven experience in at least one of the following fields:
  • Fabrication and characterization of halide perovskite thin film solar cells
  • Numerical device simulations of thin film solar cells
  • Scanning Probe or Luminescence methods

Your Profile

• The postdoctoral researchers will possess a PhD in Physics, Material Science or Chemistry with excellent grades and scientific publications.
• Very good knowledge in solid state physics, semiconductors, solar cells and surface science is expected.
• Candidates should have excellent problem-solving skills.
• Very good written and oral communication skills in English are expected.

In Short

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Campus Limpertsberg/ Luxembourg City
• Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher/Research associate (UL)

Further Information

Applications should be submitted online and include:

• Motivation letter
• Curriculum vitae, including publication list
• Copies of diplomas, including grade reports and transcript of courses taken
• Reference as mentioned above

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

Here’s what awaits you at the University

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR). 
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• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

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