Lediga jobb Peafowl Plasmonics AB i Uppsala

About the Role
Peafowl Plasmonics AB is a deep-tech startup company that manufactures transparent solar cells to provide the next generation of IoT devices. The solar cells are suitable for making energy-efficient units self-sufficient, such as indoor sensors, displays, wearables as well as dynamic windows. Peafowl Solar Cell is the first direct plasmonic solar cell that converts light into electricity using plasmonic nanoparticles.?
Now we are looking for a curious?R&D Engineer?to join our team to contribute to the development of our direct plasmonic solar cells. You will work in a group focusing mainly on thin film fabrication and characterization. You have a solid understanding of materials science and thin film processes. You have hands-on experience in solution processing of materials and devices and their evaluation methods as well as ample experience of applying your analytical abilities when designing experiments and assessing data.?
This is a great opportunity for an experienced R&D Engineer with a passion for material engineering and photovoltaics to make a real impact on the development of transparent solar cells!?Since we are growing, a more senior role is possible to be considered depending on your merits and qualifications.


Responsibilities:
In this role you will be in charge of thin film fabrication of various semiconductor layers using thin film processes, especially solution processes such as slot-die coating and inkjet printing. This includes systematic development and optimization of process parameters for various materials used in our solar cell stack as well as?characterization of the thin films and their interfaces with the rest of the stack. As most of the work will be focused on solution processes, hands-on experience with precursor ink design is desirable.
In this position, you will work with diverse layers of our solar cells which influences the prototype design and manufacturing to a large extent. Thus, knowledge in photovoltaics and energy harvesting systems is very appealing. It is also of importance that you have a good understanding of material interactions, charge extraction and recombination phenomena in multilayer devices.
You are expected to engage in collaborations with interdisciplinary teams both internal and external to integrate thin films into direct plasmonic solar cell architectures. It is also essential for you to stay updated with the latest advancements in the thin films area and photovoltaics to help your team position itself well in the field.

Requirements:
M.Sc or Ph.D. with a few years of experience working with Material Science, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics or another related field.
Expertise in thin film solution processes such as slot-die coating and inkjet printing.
Experience in thin film deposition methods.
Experience in characterization techniques such as SEM, UV-Vis spectroscopy, XRD and electrochemical characterization techniques.
Experience in data processing and analysis.
Ability to work independently and in a team.
Proactive and solution-oriented mentality
Excellent communication in English (oral and written)

Advantageous:
Hands-on experience in precursor ink design and solution chemistry.
Experience in thin film thickness, roughness and resistance measurements.
Knowledge of photovoltaic principles.
Experience in pump-probe measurement techniques.
Experience of scaling up industrial processes.
Familiarity with nanoparticles and plasmonics.

For more information regarding this position feel free to contact the recruiting manager.
About the Company?
Peafowl Plasmonics is active in the global market with a strong team spirit and high productivity. We have created a safe, dynamic and diverse work environment. You will be part of a wonderful team with a great passion for making sustainable power solutions. The company has developed a pleasant environment adapted to each person's conditions, regardless of whether it concerns opportunities for travel, learning, training, or family life. Visa mindre

About the Role
We are looking for an Industrial Postdoc . You should have experience from synthesis of functional building blocks and photoactive molecules for PCET and PET studies, metal plasmonic nanomaterials and characterization techniques. Experience of working with plasmonics, design and synthesis of organic molecules and photovoltaics is considered advantageous.
You have a solid understanding of materials science, and ample experience of applying your analytical abilities when designing experiments and assessing data.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Scientist with a passion for plasmonics and organic materials to make a real impact on the development of plasmonic solar cells!
About the Company
Peafowl Plasmonics is an innovative technology startup company that manufactures transparent solar cells to provide the next generation of IoT devices. The solar cells are suitable for making energy-efficient units self-sufficient, such as indoor sensors, displays, and wearables. Peafowl Solar Cell is the first direct plasmonic solar cell that converts light into electricity using plasmonic nanoparticles.
Plasmonic nanoparticles can absorb up to ten times more light than other known materials. Because Peafowl Solar Cell is so efficient at converting the light it intercepts into electricity, it can produce electricity even when very little light is captured. This is the key to the cell's ultra-high transparency.
Responsibilities:
• Design and synthetize molecular linkers to anchor plasmonic nanoparticles and transporting layers.
• Synthesize metal plasmonic nanoparticles.
• Characterize the synthesized nanoparticles and their functionalized surfaces using spectroscopic techniques.
• Characterize by ultrafast laser spectroscopy the charge injection.
• Evaluate and compare various synthetized ligands to establish future design roles for molecular linkers.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate linkers-modified plasmonic nanoparticles into direct plasmonic solar cell architectures.


Requirements:
• Ph.D. in Analytical and Environmental Science and several years working experience as a postdoc (preferably working with transient infrared absorption spectroscopy (TIRAS).
• Proficient in multistep organic synthesis (e.g., linkers) and the synthesis of metal nanoparticles, preferably plasmonic nanoparticles.
• Proficient in the synthesis and characterization of functional building blocks for self-assemblies.
• Experience with sample preparation, characterization and morphology interpretation of self-assembled nanostructures (e.g., XRD, TEM/SEM, AFM) and nanoparticles (e.g., DLS, UV-vis).
• Hands on experience with ultrafast laser spectroscopy for charge injection and dynamic studies (e.g., fluorescence spectroscopy, transient absorption and transient IR spectroscopy).
• Great problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mentality
• Excellent communication in English (oral and written)
Advantageous:
• Experience from transporting layers (ETL, HTL) used in photovoltaics.
• Understanding of photovoltaic principles. Visa mindre