Senior Research Fellow (Upscaling Tandem Cells)
Date: 01-Mar-2023
Location: SPECIALTY RESEARCH INST/CTRS, Kent Ridge Campus, SG
Company: National University of Singapore
Job Description
The Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) is Singapore’s national institute for applied solar energy research. SERIS has the stature of a National University of Singapore (NUS) university - level Research Institute. SERIS conducts industry - oriented research and development as well as use - inspired basic research in the field of solar energy conversion. The institute collaborates closely with the industry across the solar photovoltaics value chain.
The Next-Generation Industrial Solar Cell & Module cluster focuses on the research and development of cost-effective high efficiency (>25%) solar cells with an emphasis on innovations for high-volume manufacturing. The cluster works in close collaboration with industrial partners via formal collaboration agreements and industry-aligned public-funded projects. This role is for the R&D Manager of an industry-aligned project aiming to upscale and commercialize inventions for large-area (>244 cm2) silicon/perovskite tandem solar cells. This project involves commissioning and conducting upscaling research on a pilot line for 2T (2-terminal) perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells on large-area wafer substrates. Work packages in the project involve establishing fast deposition methods for perovskite semiconductors and contact layers aimed at demonstrating large-area (>244 cm2) tandem cell with >30% efficiency using high-TRL (technology readiness level), industry-ready methods. This project is also aimed at developing unique IP (intellectual property) and licensing / commercializing the technology to industrial partners.
In this job scope we seek a highly motivated researcher with exceptional knowledge and hands-on experience in perovskite solar cells fabrication and tandem integration.
Extended Job Scope:
• Develop and optimise coating processes (e.g. slot-die coating, inkjet printer, spin coating, thermal evaporation, sputtering, etc) for the fabrication of large-area (towards G12) and high efficiency (towards 30%) perovskite/silicon 2T tandem solar cells with a view towards industrial production.
• Contribute towards equipment development for upscaling, develop equipment specifications and support commissioning activities (factory / site acceptance tests) for pilot-line equipment.
• Lead working groups within the project and take ownership of KPI tracking and technical reporting
• Participate and contribute to technology / equipment roadmap discussions and IP strategy
• Contribute to the design and development of new tools and processes
• Liaise and work closely with internal teams within the institute as well as external staff (e.g. industry partners, vendors, etc).
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
• PhD Degree in Materials Sciences, Physics, Chemistry or relevant engineering topics
• Must have experience in perovskite solar cell fabrication and characterization, or other relevant experience.
• Researchers with prior experience on development of large area tandem solar cells will be preferred.
• Required to work in semiconductor clean room and characterisation lab.
• Must be target/KPI-driven and well organized
• Good skills in data analysis. Programming experience is a plus (e.g. Python, R, SQL, etc)
• Excellent written and verbal communication (in English) skills required. Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese will be a plus.
• Good team player, participate actively to group discussions and show initiative.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff.
More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Solar Energy Research Inst of S'pore
Department : Research Cluster
Employee Referral Eligible: No