Research Assistant position(s) in ’Scalable organic photovoltaics cells and modules for indoor and outdoor applications’
The Mads Clausen Institute, Center for Advanced Photovoltaics and Thin-Film Energy Devices (SDU CAPE) invites applications for fully-funded Research Assistant position(s) in ‘’Scalable organic photovoltaics cells and modules for indoor and outdoor applications’. The starting date is Dec. 1st 2025, or as soon as possible hereafter, for a 1-year period with possibility for extension.
What we offer
The Research Assistant position(s) is a part of the Roll-to-Roll (R2R) activities within the new SDU CAPE research center, which aims to develop new sustainable photovoltaics and energy technologies using scalable and green processing techniques. This includes activities within scalable Sheet-to-Sheet (S2S) and Roll-to-Roll (R2R) coating processes for thin films and photovoltaic devices using both solution as well as vacuum-based coating techniques, to push the limits of photovoltaics performance from industrial compatible techniques. The position(s) will be part of the cross-disciplinary SCC Elite Centre SOLEN, and on-going international collaborations on organic photovoltaics. Most of your working time is devoted to your own research studies. You are expected to develop your own research ideas and communicate scientific results in high-ranking journals.
What we expect
Candidates who have a previous Master or PhD degree in a field relevant to the mentioned Research Assistant position may seek the fellowships (material science, physics, chemistry, electrical engineering and similar). Preferred candidates have experience with some of the following: thin films fabrication and characterization, Sheet-to-Sheet and Roll-to-Roll coating technology, thin film organic solar cells and modules, photovoltaic device physics. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the work, the candidates are expected to have excellent collaboration skills. A very good capability of communicating scientific results in English, both orally and in writing is required.
Workplace description / Research environment
We are an international research center working in the field of green energy technologies (CAPE), and we are looking for a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our CAPE research center at University of Southern Denmark (SDU), campus Sønderborg, in development of next-generation sustainable and high performance photovoltaics. We offer a modern, inclusive, international and interdisciplinary working environment with state-of-the-art facilities as well as a strong tradition of international collaboration. Our ambition is, to recruit, develop, and retain talented scholars committed to both academic excellence and departmental development.
Having a focus on green energy technologies - improving performance, device stability and up-scaling, the center has full access to an ISOS5 cleanroom and surface science laboratory facility for the preparation and characterization of thin films and photovoltaic devices, as well as a fully equipped Roll-to-Roll (R2R) facility for upscaling flexible devices. Our research center CAPE is a partner in various national and international research projects and networks that include collaboration partners from both academia and industry.
Read more on: http://www.sdu.dk/en/stillinger
Contact information
For information about the Mads Clausen Institute, please see www.sdu.dk/en/mci.
Further information about this position is available from Professor Morten Madsen, e-mail: madsen@mci.sdu.dk
Please be aware that we will not accept any email applications, as all applications must be submitted through the SDU online recruitment system.
If you experience technical problems you must contact support-sdujob@sdu.dk.
Conditions of employment
Employment as a Research Assistant requires scientific qualifications at Master or PhD level.
Employment as a Research Assistant is temporary and will cease without further notice at the end of the period. Research will be predominant in the position. Furthermore, other types of assignments may occur to a limited degree. The Faculty determines the distribution of the various assignments. The weighting of the different assignments may vary over time.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check the links for more information on salary and taxation.
The assessment process
Read about the Assessment and selection process. Shortlisting may be used.
Application procedure
The faculty expects applicants to read How to apply before applying.
The application must be in English and must include the following - the required forms can be found at the above-mentioned Faculty website:
Motivation letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. 2 pages). Upload in the field called "Project description".
Detailed Curriculum Vitae, including personal contact information, describing research, along with any other relevant information, e.g. teaching experience, computational skills etc.
Verified copies of official Certificates/Diplomas (BSc, MSc and PhD)
List of publications with most relevant publications highlighted.
Up to three names and emails of researchers, who can provide an informed reference letter at short notice. (Reference letters and other relevant qualifications may also be included.)
The application deadline is November 9th, 2025 at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST)
Read more and apply at https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/job-sdu
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