"Assistant Professor in Device Acceleration Platforms for Emerging High-Efficiency Photovoltaics"

Assistant Professor in Device Acceleration Platforms for Emerging High-Efficiency Photovoltaics

Personal type: Scientific staff

Field of expertise: Assistant Professor

Organisation: Department of Applied Physics and Science Education

Apply before: 09-11-2025

Full-time equivalent: 0.8 - 1.0 FTE

Salary: € 4.728 - € 7.297

Are you fascinated by the challenge of doubling the efficiency of solar cells? We are seeking an ambitious Assistant Professor passionate about developing efficient and sustainable photovoltaics using emerging optoelectronic materials and device acceleration platforms.

The position

The Molecular Materials and Nanosystems group, specializing in unconventional semiconductors and devices is seeking an outstanding early-career researcher for a position at the level of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will contribute to our mission of advancing emerging semiconductor materials and devices through innovative approaches that connect materials discovery and design with applied energy technologies.

We are particularly interested in candidates working at the interface of emerging photoactive semiconductors and machine learning–driven high-efficiency device optimization. Expertise in spectroscopic and analytical techniques as well as in high-throughput characterization is highly desirable. Applicants are expected to establish an independent research program that explores novel device architectures and device acceleration platforms for sustainable, high-performance solar cells and other optoelectronic devices.

The activities of the research group are organized around two core research lines: Materials Discovery, Design, and Synthesis, and Device Physics and Performance. The ideal candidate will complement and strengthen the latter, with a focus on device-level understanding and innovation. Together, our aim is to leverage computational and experimental synergies to accelerate progress in unconventional semiconductors and devices.

The candidate will further contribute to teaching and mentoring at both undergraduate and graduate levels. This involves teaching and developing (new) courses in the curriculum that include challenge-based learning and supervising bachelor and master students in their research projects.

In addition to demonstrating research and teaching excellence, the successful applicant will be expected to actively raise research funding, and to participate fully in the dynamic, collaborative environment of the group. We particularly value researchers who are committed to interdisciplinary teamwork, open science, and the advancement of sustainable optoelectronic technologies.

The department of Applied Physics and Science Education

The Department of Applied Physics and Science Education (APSE) at TU/e conducts cutting-edge fundamental and applied research in Optics & Photonics, Plasma & Flow, Materials, and Quantum. We are a collaborative, ambitious, and inclusive community, driving innovation in science and technology to address global challenges. Located in the heart of the Brainport region, APSE is a key academic partner in shaping the future of high-tech industry and education.

Job Requirements

• Motivated researcher, with a PhD in physics, chemistry, materials science, or a comparable domain.
• Ability to conduct high quality academic research, reflected in demonstratable outputs.
• Ability to teach, demonstrated by experience or assistance in teaching. Informed vision on teaching and learning within your own discipline. Motivated to teach, contribute to teaching processes, and to develop excellent teaching skills.
• Strong cooperation skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, including coaching and mentoring of students and staff, leading a project or chairing a group.
• Excellent (written and verbal) proficiency in English.

Conditions of Employment

We offer a meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station and city center. In addition, we offer you:

• A development track with the prospect of becoming Associate Professor.
• An immediate tenured position for qualified candidates.
• A tailor-made offer to kickstart your career including the access to cutting-edge research infrastructure.
• A gross monthly salary of min. € 4728,- and max. € 7297,- (scale 11 or scale 12 based on relevant experience and/or seniority) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
• Additionally, an annual holiday allowance of 8%, plus a year-end allowance of 8,3% of the annual salary.
• Free access to high-quality training programs for academic leadership, the university teaching qualification program, research and valorization competences, and a dedicated mentoring program to help you get to know the university and the Dutch (research) environment.
• Family-friendly initiatives are in place, such as the partner career support program to support accompanying partners, an international spouse program and sports facilities.
• The opportunity to focus your career on research, teaching, or impact. You can develop your personal ambitions within the strategic objectives of the university.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as is - depending on your personal situation - a tax compensation scheme (the expat scheme).
• Possibility for part-time employment starting at 0.8 fte.