Perovskite Formulation Scientist

Solaires Entreprises Inc.Victoria, BC, Canada

6 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

Job description

Position : Perovskite Formulation Scientist- Flexible perovskite solar cells

Organization : Solaires Entreprises Inc

Duration : Permanent, Full-time

Start date : As soon as possible

Location : Victoria, BC

Company Description

Photovoltaics has been identified as a key technology in the necessary transition away from fossil-combustion-based energy sources. Perovskite solar cells have received tremendous attention in recent years due to their unprecedented sprint in power conversion efficiency and ease of processing. Despite great success, some challenges still remain to be addressed to facilitate the commercialization of this exciting technology. Amongst them, the use of low-cost deposition methods alongside confirmed long-term operational stability of devices is critical for market entry.

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Job Description

Solaires is looking for a Perovskite Formulation Scientist to support the product development team at our Victoria lab reporting to the Director, Research and Product Development. The Perovskite Formulation Scientist will work hands-on in the lab directly with our scientists and is responsible for coming up with new perovskite formulations which are compatible for flexible substrates for both indoor and outdoor applications. The Perovskite Formulation Scientist will be fabricating coatings using scalable techniques like slot die and blade coating for the semi-finished and finished products for the commercialization. The individual will maintain the quality assurance process, record and analyze the results gathered during product development and manufacturing.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include :

Develop new perovskite formulations based on scalable solvents (green solvents) compatible for slot die coating on flexible substrates
Fabrication of good quality perovskite coatings; continuous optimization to get uniform, high quality crystals for good performance and stability of the devices
Investigate and apply various additives, solvents, and precursor materials to enhance the properties of perovskite films
Development of other organic / inorganic semiconductor materials for the device stack with scalable materials and processes for flexible substrates
Evaluate the long-term stability of flexible perovskite solar cells, including exposure to UV light, moisture, and mechanical stress
Scale up the protocols and processes from lab scale to the manufacturing scale, update equipment and processes according to the latest production specifications of the industry
Generate and maintain documentation such as SOPs, QCs based on each iteration to have high degree of reproducibility, quality and reliability

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position include :

Experience with solution based coating techniques like blade coating, slot die coating, etc. over large area

Familiarity with flexible substrates (e.g., PET, PEN, etc.) and their integration into solar cell devices

Experience with material characterization techniques (e.g., UV-Vis, XRD, SEM, EIS, J-V measurements) and device performance testing

Experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment

Highly skilled in reporting results with a good familiarity with spreadsheets and other data analysis software

Entrepreneurial mindset to be in a start-up environment, flexible to adapt to tasks based on demands within the company

Working environment

Collaborative and innovative environment, working alongside a team of experts in materials science, device engineering, and production

Opportunities for growth and career advancement within a cutting-edge renewable energy company

Full time lab based position- long hours of standing is required

Academic Requirements

Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related field with a focus on perovskite materials, thin films, or renewable energy devices. Alternatively, a Master's degree with significant industry experience in the relevant field will also be considered.