Postdoctoral Position in Nanoscale Characterizations of Solution-Processed Photovoltaic Materials (M/F)

About the position

Postdoctoral Position in Nanoscale Characterizations of Solution-Processed Photovoltaic Materials (M/F)

Institution: CNRS

Research Field: Chemistry

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)

Job Status: Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

The main objective of the position is to perform macroscopic and nanoscale investigations on perovskite thin films and optoelectronic devices, in particular solar cells, in order to understand their metastability and the associated processes occurring at interfaces and in the bulk.

The work will involve operando electrical and optical characterizations, spatially resolved analyses of performance and degradation mechanisms, and the development or adaptation of advanced experimental methodologies within the broader field of halide perovskite physics and chemistry.

Fabrication of functional perovskite solar cells and investigation of their electrical and optoelectronic properties at multiple length scales using advanced local microscopy and characterization techniques (such as scanning probe–based approaches); Study of charge transport, recombination, and metastability processes under different operating conditions (dark, illumination, electrical bias); Spatial analysis of performance inhomogeneities and degradation mechanisms using optical and electrical mapping techniques; Structural and functional characterization of interfaces and junctions, in particular through nanoscale analyses; Development, adaptation, and optimization of experimental methodologies for operando device studies.

The project will be carried out at LPEM, a CNRS research laboratory recognized for its activities at the interface of physics, materials science, and functional devices.

The research will be conducted within the multidisciplinary MNC team, which develops advanced experimental approaches for the study of optoelectronic materials and devices.

The postdoctoral researcher will work in a stimulating scientific environment that promotes interaction, collaboration, and innovation, and will benefit from the collective expertise, experimental facilities, and scientific network of the laboratory.

Research Field: Physics

Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4

Required skills: PhD degree in physics, applied physics, materials science, physical chemistry, or chemistry; Strong motivation for experimental research; Ability to conduct independent research and to interact effectively within a multidisciplinary team; Good written and oral communication skills in English.

Desirable skills: Experience with thin-film photovoltaic materials (perovskites, colloidal quantum dots, etc.); Experience in optoelectronic characterization and/or device physics; Scientific interest and curiosity in materials chemistry.

Website for additional job details: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR8213-ZHUCHE-003/Default.aspx

What you’ll bring

• Eligibility criteria
• Required skills: PhD degree in physics, applied physics, materials science, physical chemistry, or chemistry; Strong motivation for experimental research; Ability to conduct independent research and to interact effectively within a multidisciplinary team; Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Desirable skills: Experience with thin-film photovoltaic materials (perovskites, colloidal quantum dots, etc.); Experience in optoelectronic characterization and/or device physics; Scientific interest and curiosity in materials chemistry.
• Research Field: Chemistry
• Education Level: PhD or equivalent
• Research Field: Physics
• Languages: FRENCH
• Level: Basic
• Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4

At a glance

Position type

Postdoc

Institution

CNRS

Department

Laboratoire de Physique et d'Etude des Matériaux

Research group

Not stated

Location

PARIS 05, France, FR

Supervisor / contact person

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Funding

Funding not stated
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme

Duration

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Expected start

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Vacancy reference

EURAXESS-464936

Research focus

Discipline

Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics

Research area

Photovoltaics, Surfaces & interfaces

Methods

Microscopy

Software

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Dates to know

Listed on FOSS Positions

18 Sep 2026

Original advertisement date

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Application deadline

30 Sep 2026 · 23:59 UTC

Priority review date

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Last checked

18 Sep 2026

Last updated

18 Sep 2026

2026-09-30T23:59:00+00:00

How to apply

Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Where to apply
Apply now

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR8213-ZHUCHE-003/Default.aspx

Original sources

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/464936 ↗

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR8213-ZHUCHE-003/Default.aspx ↗