Postdoctoral Researcher

Posting Number : PG191133PD

PG191133PD

Position Number : 00110565

00110565

Position Type : Post Doc

Post Doc

FLSA : Exempt

Exempt

Department ID :

140901 - Mechanical & Aerospace Engr

Department :

140901 - Mechanical & Aerospace Engr

Job City & State : Raleigh, NC

Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties :

The position will be to conduct research on organic solar cell mechanical and operational stability. Research activities will include both experimental and computational activities.

Research will include, but not limited to, processing organic solar cell devices, mechanical testing organic solar cells, and mechanical testing various layers that make up the solar cell.

Analysis of the thermal transitions of organic semiconductor materials. Design and implementation of effective encapsulation of organic solar cell devices.

Long-term stability tests of organic solar cells. The position will also include reporting research results in peer-reviewed journals and conferences, and mentoring students.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct research on mechanical and operational stability of organic solar cells. Consider fabrication of organic solar modules.

Consider cohesive and adhesive failure analysis.

Other Work / Responsibilities :

The post-doc will work in a team and will be responsible for being a productive collaborative team member and in some cases project lead.

The post-doctoral scholar will be responsible for mentoring graduate students, writing peer-reviewed journal publications, contributing to research proposals, presenting research at international conferences.

Work Schedule :

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Department Required Skills :

Excellent written and oral communication skills, PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related fields.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education :

Background in organic electronics research, polymer science, materials processing, mechanics

Required License or Certification :

N / A

Valid NC Driver's License required? :

Commercial Driver's License Required? :

Anticipated Hiring Range :

$48,000 - $51,000

If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many :

N / A

Job Open Date : 03 / 07 / 2024

03 / 07 / 2024

Quick Link :

https : / / jobs.ncsu.edu / postings / 195119

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Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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