Research Positions at Northwestern University
- Post-Doctoral fellowship in Computational Discovery for Energy Materials and Semiconductors
- Post-Doctoral fellowship in multi-junction perovskite solar cells
Post-Doctoral fellowship in Computational Discovery for Energy Materials and Semiconductors
Prof. Edward H. Sargent is seeking talented and highly motivated postdoctoral researchers to join our team and contribute to the discovery of new energy materials and next-generation semiconductors for optoelectronics and microelectronics. The successful candidate will have a strong background in computational methods, particularly Density Functional Theory (DFT), Molecular Dynamics (MD), Machine Learning (ML) and be able to lead their own research while collaborating with other team members.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct cutting-edge research in computational methods for the design and discovery of energy materials and semiconductors.
- Design and carry out independent computational simulations to explore the electronic, optical, and transport properties of energy materials.
- Collaborate with experimental researchers to guide the design and synthesis of new materials based on computational predictions.
- Mentor and supervise graduate students and research assistants working on related projects.
- Contribute to grant writing and actively seek external funding opportunities to support ongoing research efforts.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Strong background in computational materials science with expertise in DFT, MD and ML techniques.
- Demonstrated experience in simulating the properties of energy materials or semiconductors.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment
Salary: $61,008 USD/year
Expected Start Date: Sept. 1, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter
Appointment: Term – (12 months) with the potential for renewal
How to apply:
Please include in your application package a cover letter; your full academic CV; information on 3 referees that are prepared to be consulted; your two most relevant publications. Please send as a single combined PDF whose file name includes your first and last names to Melissa Rosen (melissa.rosen@northwestern.edu) with the subject line “Sargent Opto AI PDF”. Evaluation of candidates will begin immediately and continue until filled.
Posting Date: July 23, 2024
Closing Date: Sept. 1, 2024
Post-Doctoral fellowship in multi-junction perovskite solar cells
Prof. Edward H. Sargent is seeking highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Fellows to join our research team in synthesizing key functional materials, developing device prototypes, and characterizing next-generation multi-junction solar cells. Our specific programs include the development of efficient and stable wide bandgap (>1.6 eV) and narrow bandgap (<1.3 eV) perovskite solar cells. The successful candidates will have a strong background in materials science, chemistry, or a related field, with experience in synthesizing and characterizing novel materials for optoelectronic applications.
Responsibilities:
- Design and optimize synthetic routes for fabricating high-quality perovskite materials, utilizing various synthesis techniques including solution-based methods, vapor deposition, and other relevant techniques.
- Prototype solar cell devices and conduct electrical and photophysical characterizations
- Mentor and supervise graduate students and research assistants working on related projects.
- Contribute to grant writing and actively seek external funding opportunities to support ongoing research efforts.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in materials science, chemistry, physics, or a related field
- Strong background and expertise in materials synthesis and characterization techniques
- Familiarity with tandem and triple-junction devices and relevant device physics
- Experience with reliability and accelerated testing
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment
Salary: $61,008 USD/year
Expected Start Date: Sept. 1, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter
Appointment: Term – (12 months) with the potential for renewal
How to apply:
Please include in your application package a cover letter; your full academic CV; information on 3 referees that are prepared to be consulted; your two most relevant publications. Please send as a single combined PDF whose file name includes your first and last names to Melissa Rosen (melissa.rosen@northwestern.edu) with the subject line “Sargent multi-junction PDF“. Evaluation of candidates will begin immediately and continue until filled.
Posting Date: July 23, 2024
Closing Date: Sept. 1, 2024
