Careers

We are looking for a scientist to join the research team working on the development of printable perovskite solar cells.

The successful candidate will have documented experience in materials development and characterization. He/She will be eager to work in a collaborative research environment with a proactive attitude, hands-on mentality, and creative thinking.

The main responsibilities will include:

• Synthesis of the new materials constituting the next generation photovoltaics
• Assembling thin-film photovoltaic devices
• Optoelectronic, electrical and structural characterization of the materials and devices
• Use of different deposition methods, including high vacuum and printing techniques
• Contribution to the design and development of various scientific projects
• Compliance with the quality and health standards
• Supporting Saule Technologies’ team members in achieving their goals

The qualifications we look for:

• A degree in chemistry, materials science, physics or a related discipline
• Good understanding and knowledge of solid-state chemistry, semiconductor physics, and solar cell operation
• Experience with perovskite-based materials, thin-film formation, solar cell fabrication and characterization
• Experience with various thin-film deposition techniques, working knowledge of the inkjet printing technique will be advantageous
• Working knowledge of a range of electrical and optical characterization methods
• Experience with crystallographic analysis and diffraction techniques
• Good communication skills, initiative, independent thinking

We are looking for a scientist to join the research team working on the development of a thin-film functional coating deposition process for novel optoelectronic applications.

The successful candidate will have documented experience in thin-film deposition techniques, optical modeling and various characterization methods. He/she will be enthusiastic to work in a collaborative research environment with a proactive attitude and creative thinking.

The main responsibilities will include:

• Use of different thin-film deposition methods, including atomic layer deposition, magnetron sputtering, thermal evaporation
• Optoelectronic, electrical and structural characterization of the materials and devices
• Performing optical modeling and extensive use of ellipsometry
• Assembling thin-film optoelectronic devices
• Design of experiments and development of the scientific projects
• Compliance with the quality and health standards
• Supporting Saule team members in achieving their goals

The qualifications we look for:

• PhD degree in physics, chemistry, materials science, or related discipline
• 5+ years of research experience in optoelectronics/thin-film deposition/transparent conductive electrodes
• Substantial experience in thin-film deposition techniques, such as atomic layer deposition, magnetron sputtering, thermal evaporation
• Good understanding and working knowledge of ellipsometry
• Experience with optical modeling and transfer matrix method
• Experience with transparent conductive electrodes and thin-film materials with barrier properties
• Good understanding and knowledge of optics, semiconductor physics, and solid-state chemistry
• Working knowledge of a range of electrical and optical characterization methods
• Experience of working in a commercial research environment would be advantageous
• Data-driven with strong documentation and reporting skills
• Good communication skills, initiative, independent thinking