Norway: PhD Positions in Solar Cell Research, Trondheim University

PhD Positions in Solar Cell Research, Trondheim University, Norway

1 PHD POSITION IN SOLAR CELL RESEARCH, Ref.nr. NT 76/08

There is one available PhD position at the department of material science and engineering within research on solar cell materials. The candidate will be part of a group that works with synthesis of transparent conducting oxide materials and optical active layers for light harvesting. Materials synthesis will be performed using wet chemical methods and chemical vapor deposition. The materials will be used to increase the efficiency of solar cells and characterization of electrical and optical properties of the materials are important. The position is an important for strengthening the research on next generation solar cells at NTNU.

The applicant should hold a Master of Science (MSc) degree or similar in one of the following areas or another related area: Chemistry, material science, physics.

Further information regarding the position can be obtained by contacting Professor Mari-Ann Einarsrud, tlf. +47 73 59 40 02, e-post: Mari-Ann.einarsrud[ at ]material.ntnu.no or Professor Tor Grande, tlf. +47 73 59 40 84, e-post: Tor.Grande[ at ]material.ntnu.no

Information about the department can be found online at:
http://www.ntnu.no/materialteknologi/english

Generell information for all positions:
The applicant to be selected for the fellowships will work under the general regulations for university employees in Norway.

NTNU wishes to increase the proportion of women in scientific posts, and women are encouraged to apply.

The application must include curriculum vitae with information on the candidate’s prior training, exams, and work experience. It is requested that research publications and other written material submitted for the evaluation of academic credentials, should be provided in 3 copies. In case of co-authorship, the applicant should provide a brief, written statement explaining his/her own contribution.

Applications with CV and other documents should be sent electronically through http://www.jobbnorge.no. We prefer the attachments in one file. Publications should be sent in 3 hard copies by mail to NTNU, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, Høgskoleringen 5, N-7491 Trondheim. These documents will only be returned on inquiry. Mark your application with journal no.

Application deadline is January 15, 2009.