Advanced Photovoltaics Center, Post-Doctoral Researcher_DSC device

Researcher

Position	Post-Doctoral Researcher_DSC device
Number of persons	1 position available(Terminable Employment Staff) （Terminable Employment Staff）
Affiliation	Advanced Photovoltaics Center
Research	Development of dye-sensitized solar cells, especially engineering of device structure along with understanding of their operation mechanisms.
Requirement	Applicant should (or is expected to) have a Ph.D. degree in the field of science or engineering. Photovoltaic Materials Unit is one of the leading centers for research in Dye Sensitized Solar Cell.　We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher who will pursue experimental challenges focused on engineering of device structure along with understanding of their operation mechanisms. The work will involve a variety of chemical laboratory techniques for material synthesis (including general organic synthesis, e.g. ionic liquid), electrolyte processing, and device fabrication, as well as device characterization techniques and related photoelectrochemical properties. We especially welcome self-motivated individuals with strong backgrounds in science / engineering. Project is part of a joint research collaboration with in international company, giving the candidate extensive exposure to and experience with research in an industrial environment.
Starting date	1 June 2011 (Negotiable)
Employment term	1 year(Possibly up to 3 years)
Work location	National Institute for Materials Science(Tsukuba-ciry, Ibaraki)
Work hours	7 hours 45minute (08:30-17:15) a day (negotiable as the flex-time system).
Holiday	Saturday, Sunday, and National Holidays
Salary & conditions	Followed by NIMS regulations. Commuting allowance and national insurance are also included.
How to apply	Send the following by e-mail or mail CV Brief summary of your research accomplishments (up to 3 pages). List of publications. Name and addresses of at least two referees. All documents in electronic copy should be sent to Dr. Liyuan HAN. (Your personal information will be protected by NIMS privacy policy.)
Deadline for submission	Until qualified candidate is found.
About screening	After documentary examination, we will contact to whom we want to come in for an interview.
Inquiry	Dr. Liyuan HAN National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) Sengen 1-2-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047 Japan TEL: +81 259-859-2305 E-Mail：