Doctoral student in the photochemical synthesis of solar cell materials and devices
5 days ago
Doctoral student in the photochemical synthesis of solar cell materials and devices
Since its founding in 1827, KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities. A grand vision in chemistry is to use sunlight and simple reagents to make useful products. Photochemical synthesis is a sustainable and scalable method that yields high purity materials. This project will focus on making complete solar cells through photochemical synthesis. We will synthesize semiconductors and charge selective layers in situ through the photochemical activation of catalysts and direct photolysis. The project will make extensive use of lasers and laser-based spectroscopies for synthesis and characterization of solar cell materials. The success of the project requires excellent synthetic (organic and inorganic) and physical chemistry competences.
Supervision: Associate Professor James M. Gardner
Admission requirements
To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:
- passed a second cycle degree (for example a master's degree), or
- completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or
- acquired, in some other way within or outside the country, substantially equivalent knowledge
- a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (MS or BS) with high academic marks OR a clear demonstration of equivalent chemistry knowledge
In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6.
Selection
In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:
- independently pursue his or her work
- collaborate with others,
- have a professional approach and
- analyse and work with complex issues.
- plan/organize their work tasks,
- acquire new knowledge,
- take the initiative on research related tasks, and
- demonstrate creative and goal-oriented problem solving.
- Prior experience with organic and inorganic synthesis ought to be demonstrated.
- Prior experience with photochemistry and/or laser-based spectroscopy ought to be demonstrated.
- Excellent English-language written and oral communication skills should be demonstratable, since it is required in the daily work. Although not required, communication in Swedish is meritorious.
After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.
Target degree:Doctoral degree
Information regarding admission and employment
Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years ' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. In the case of studies that are to be completed with a licentiate degree, the total period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for two years.
To apply for the position
Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.
Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).
Applications must include the following elements:
- CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
- Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long)
- Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages. Copies of originals must be certified.
- Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.
Other information
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About KTH
KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy.
Type of employment: Temporary position
Contract type: Full time
First day of employment: According to agreement
Salary: Monthly salary according to KTH's doctoral student salary agreement
Number of positions: 1
Full-time equivalent: 100%
City: Stockholm
County: Stockholms län
Country: Sweden
Reference number: PA-2025-0092
Contact: James Gardner, +468-7908167, jgardner@kth.se
Published: 2025-02-13
Last application date: 2025-03-06
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