Postdoctoral researcher / scientist (f/m/d) for the development of luminescent core-shell nanocrystals for photovoltaic applications
Field of study: inorganic chemistry or materials science
Organizational unit
Institut für Mikrostrukturtechnik (IMT)
Job description
At KIT, we are pursuing the development of luminescent core-shell nanocrystals for applications in photovoltaics, for example as spectral conversion layers. Within the scope of this project, you will have the following tasks:
- Synthesis of luminescent core-shell nanomaterials (oxides and fluorides)
- Optical characterisation of samples
- Publication of research results
- Establishing contact with interested cooperation partners from industry. This is within the framework of the Solar TAP project, a Helmholtz initiative to accelerate the use of novel printed layers for photovoltaic technologies.
Starting date
01.04.2026
Personal qualification
You have:
- A successfully completed doctorate in inorganic chemistry or materials science or a comparable qualification
- Extensive experience:
- in the synthesis of core-shell nanocrystals with fluoride and/or oxide materials,
- in material characterisation (XRD, ideally hands-on experience with TEM),
- in optical characterisation (stationary and time-resolved photoluminescence, PLQY measurements) - Very good written and spoken German and English skills
This is what we offer
Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an interna-tional environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.
Salary
Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.
Contract duration
1,5 years
Application up to
22.02.2026
Contact person in line-management
For further information, please contact Prof. Richards, e-mail: bryce.richards@kit.edu
Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 54/2026.
Vacancy number: 54/2026
We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job. Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.Contact
Personnel Support is provided by:
Personalservice (PSE) - Human Resources
Ms Gätcke
Phone: +49 721 608-25010,
Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT)