Defects in silicon solar cells (PhD/MPhil project)

Multiple project topics available, please contact directly.

Position Description

• Work on cutting-edge research topics in the field of solar photovoltaic (PV) devices
• Experimental research
• Work in a world-class PV research team (https://solar.anu.edu.au/)
• Nurturing and collaborative team environment
• Well-equipped laboratory facilities
• Perfect training ground for a future career in photovoltaics, materials science or engineering, in academia or in industry
• Expected to publish in high-quality journals and present at top-tier PV conferences

Funding

• Duration: 3.5 years for PhD, 1.5 years for MPhil
• Living allowance: AUD$ 36,652 per year (2024 rate, increasing every year), tax free
• Tuition fee (AUD$ 49,330 per year) fully waived
• Additional funding available for travelling to 2-3 domestic and international conferences
• Relocation allowance
• Dependent child allowance
• Thesis allowance
• Paid medical, maternity, parental leave

Requirements

• A Master or Bachelor (with Honours) degree in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science or related fields
• Outstanding academic achievements, e.g. high distinctions (HD), university medal, academic awards, etc.
• Prior research experience preferred, but not essential
• Highly motivated

How to apply

Please email Dr Anyao Liu (anyao.liu@anu.edu.au) directly with the following information

• Your CV, with your background, experience, research interests and awards
• GPA and transcript of each degree
• Publications, if any
• Awards and achievements

Applications accepted all year round.