Postdoctoral Researcher- III-V Semiconductor Metallization and Processing Development

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Mar 27

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 will be expected to communicate their results through journal publications, conference presentations and funding agency presentations.
In general, candidates should have a demonstrated track record of success in formulating and addressing fundamental/applied science questions and in devising solutions to challenging problems as part of a team effort.
Inclusion and diversity are core values, and the candidate will be expected to support a work environment that maximizes the unique talents and innovative ideas of every employee. The candidate will be required to work closely with the Environment, Health, & Safety team to follow safe work procedures, as well as to handle waste properly and keep a clean, well-organized work environment.
Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science & engineering, chemical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, or related field.
A record of mentoring other scientists is an asset.

Responsibilities

A postdoctoral researcher position is available in NREL’s Chemistry and Nanoscience Center to develop low-cost metallization and packaging of high efficiency III-V solar cells within the III-V Photovoltaics group . This position will involve fabrication, testing, and characterization of III-V devices for space applications, and may support other projects in the broader group.
A successful candidate will have expertise in III-V optoelectronic device fabrication, clean room semiconductor processing, and device packaging and assembly; and in one or more of the following areas: space PV, device performance modeling, thermal modeling, solar cell device characterization, materials characterization, electron microscopy, and/or electrochemistry.

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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.