Postdoctoral/Research Fellow
Posted Oct 11, 2026
Canberra, ACT, Australia
Post-doctoral Fellow – School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering
Materials Science, Physics and Optoelectronics full-time / fixed-term postdoctoral appointment (12 months) at UNSW Sydney
Apply by Wednesday, Oct 21 at 12:55 UTC
Kensington, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About
Develop high-efficiency chalcogenide thin-film and tandem solar cells with Xiaojing Hao at UNSW. The project combines device fabrication, performance optimisation and advanced electrical, optical and morphological characterisation of compound semiconductors. This Level A appointment is for 12 months at 35 hours per week. The stated salary is AUD 122,592 per year plus 17% superannuation. Applications close at 23:55 Sydney time on 21 October 2026.
Topics
- tandem solar cells
- device fabrication
- performance optimisation
- morphological characterisation
- compound semiconductors
- Xiaojing Hao
- UNSW
Requirements
A PhD in photovoltaic or materials engineering, physics or a related discipline; relevant solar-cell research, hands-on semiconductor characterisation and a publication record. Submit a CV, cover letter and responses to the selection criteria through the employer portal. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.
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