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<p><b>Postdoctoral position: Highly Flexible Silicon Solar Cell
Development</b><br>
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<p>The successful candidate will be working on a multi-disciplinary
collaboration between Simon Fraser University (SFU), University of
British Columbia (UBC), and Solar Earth Technologies. You will be
fully integrated into the Solar Earth collaborative culture and
can expect to meet regularly with industry leaders and experts in
the field of photovoltaics, as you devise new ways to integrate
thin film technology into heterojunction Si photovoltaic cells.
Solar Earth Technologies Ltd. is a clean energy technology
Research and Development company based in the lower mainland of
Vancouver, that develops novel technologies in the field of
photovoltaic solar roads & pathways and the future of paved
surfaces. With our hardened solar modules, that can withstand
vehicle loads, Solar Earth Technologies Ltd. is set to
revolutionize the construction and energy industries.</p>
<p>This collaboration between Simon Fraser University (SFU), the
University of British Columbia (UBC) and Solar Earth Technologies
to develop novel solar cell solutions has resulted in an opening
for a postdoctoral researcher. You will be expected to lead a
flexible silicon solar cell technology development program that is
already under progress with the goal of first-authored journal
publications and patents. Ideally you will be a recent Ph.D.
graduate with expertise in microfabrication, semiconductor device
physics, and electrical characterization. You will work primarily
in the Burnaby campus lab of SFU under the direct supervision of
Dr. Adachi in the School of Engineering Science with some device
characterization taking place at Solar Earth Technologies. You
will regularly interact with academic collaborators at UBC (Dr.
O’Leary) and industry experts from Solar Earth Technologies Ltd.</p>
<p>The position involves the development of highly flexible silicon
based solar cells by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition
(PECVD) using heterojunction Si device architectures, and may
involve the development of graphene electrodes, light-management
using nanostructures, or other material systems.<br>
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<p>Desired Qualifications:<br>
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<ul>
<li>Expertise in microfabrication in a cleanroom environment (thin
film deposition, wet etching, photolithography, film thickness
measurements)</li>
<li>Expertise in semiconductor device physics with an emphasis on
device design</li>
<li>Expertise with characterization of electrical devices and thin
film materials (electrical conductivity measurements, electrical
measurements of devices)</li>
<li>Demonstrated communication skills</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and with a team</li>
</ul>
<p>Start date: Dec. 2018 or early 2019.</p>
<p>Salary and benefits will be in line with SFU and NSERC
guidelines.</p>
<p>Please apply electronically by sending your resume and a document
summarizing your research and career interests<br>
</p>
<p>to:<br>
</p>
<ul>
<li>Dr. Michael Adachi (Email address: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:mmadachi@sfu.ca">mmadachi@sfu.ca</a>).</li>
</ul>
<p>SFU is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications
from women, minorities and first nations.<br>
</p>
<p>Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent
residents.<br>
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