Careers

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

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 will be enthusiastic to work in a collaborative research environment with proactive attitude 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 the scientific projects
• Compliance with the quality and health standards
• Supporting Saule team members in achieving their goals

The qualifications we look for:

• A degree in chemistry, materials science, physics or 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 ink-jet 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