Photovoltaic Performance Postdoctoral Researcher

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

3mo ago

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Research & Development
$73.2K - $120.8K
Golden

Requirements

Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years.* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have a solid background in materials science and/or device physics.Strong scientific writing skills demonstrated by first authorship of quality scientific papers; proven communications skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a research team are also required. Candidates should have a strong track record of contributing to work that addresses project goals.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with fabricating, modeling, and packaging of solar cells
Proficiency in ray tracing analysis
Strong coding experience (Python)
Experience in project management

Responsibilities

This position will focus on crosscutting photovoltaic research involving energy yield analysis, reliability, performance, and degradation. Candidates should have a proven track record of success in integrating scientific, engineering, and analytical perspectives to devise innovative solutions to complex problems within a collaborative team environment. Successful candidates must demonstrate strong collaborative skills and a willingness to engage with industrial stakeholders and other team priorities.
Applicants for this position should possess comprehensive experience in solar cell manufacturing, encompassing device fabrication, interconnection, packaging, and reliability. Research priorities will include modeling device performance, conducting energy yield analysis, and analyzing cell-to-module loss.
The candidate will actively participate in a larger group effort that involves researchers from diverse groups at NREL, covering modeling, material science, reliability characterization, and analysis teams. The collaborative nature of the environment necessitates a candidate capable of interfacing with researchers from different disciplines and learning about topics outside their area of expertise. Inclusion and diversity are core values, and the candidate will be expected to foster a work environment that maximizes the unique talents and innovative ideas of every employee.

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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), a Department of Energy national lab, is #TransformingEnergy as the nation's primary laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. NREL's Mission: NREL develops renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices, advances related science and engineering, and transfers knowledge and innovations to address the nation's energy and environmental goals. NREL's Strategy: NREL has forged a focused strategic direction to increase its impact on the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) and our nation's energy goals by accelerating the research path from scientific innovations to market-viable alternative energy solutions.