HyPerCells Research School

Basic Research for High Efficiency Solar Cells

Overview

A joint Research School of Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin and University of Potsdam under the direction of Prof. Dr. Steve Albrecht (Technische Universität Berlin) and Dr. Felix Lang (University of Potsdam).

Objective

The objective of this joint Research School is to push interdisciplinary education, training, and research. This will allow participants to bridge commonly separated fields of research, which will enable novel research approaches and concepts.

Research Focus

Despite the notable recent achievements reported for perovskite-based solar cells, many basic material properties including charge transport and recombination processes are not yet understood on a fundamental level for this new material system. It would be highly desirable to be able to deliberately adjust the optical properties such as the band gap, in order to enable perovskite semiconductor-based tandem solar cells with an optimal match of the absorption range to the sun spectrum.  Also, as lead is a toxic element subject to serious restrictions in production processes as well as in products, a partial or complete replacement of this metal by a non-toxic alternative would be advantageous.

Training and Development

HyPerCells offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary course programme for doctoral researchers, emphasising both technical expertise and transferable skills. The Research School prepares doctoral researchers for successful careers in academia and industry, while expanding their professional network.

Applications

For open positions, please refer to https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/jobskarriere/jetzt-bewerben/stellenangebote/index_en.html and use the “Apply here” button to be guided through the application process.

If you would like to join HyPerCells Research School as an early career researcher at HZB, please contact us.