Postdoctoral Research Fellow « Organic synthesis of new additives

Postdoctoral Research Fellow
« Organic synthesis of new additives for electrolyte in photovoltaic dye-sensitized solar cells”
Context:
This job opportunity is an one year postdoctoral position at the “laboratoire de réactivité et chimie des
solides” CNRS UMR 7314 (www.u-picardie.fr/labo/lrcs) and “Laboratoire de Glycochimie, des
Antimicrobiens et des agro-ressources” CNRS UMR 7378. “Photoelectrochemistry and photovoltaics”
is the most recent thematic developed in the lab, including activities on dye-sensitized solar cells and
perovskite. We are capitalizing important knowledge in stability and degradation mechanisms in dyesensitized solar cells since 2010.
Mission:
This position is devoted to the synthesis of new organic additives which will be incorporated into new
type of electrolytes of dye-sensitized solar cells. The candidate will work on the organic chemistry part
of the project which will include a team of post-docs devoted to device fabrication, measurements and
characterization by (J-V) characteristics, quantum efficiency, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy,
IMVS-IMPS, TCSPC and ns-TAS.
Candidate profile:
The candidate must have a Ph-D in organic chemistry with strong synthetic background. Basics in dyesensitized solar cells and analytical chemistry will be a plus but not mandatory. The candidate needs to
demonstrate an excellent experience in synthesis, NMR, LC-MS and FT-IR techniques. The selected
researcher needs to demonstrate motivation and significant investment to join the group.
Duration : 12 months
Location: Laboratoire de Réactivité et Chimie des Solides (UMR CNRS 7314) and Laboratoire de
Glycochimie, des Antimicrobiens et des agro-ressources (UMR CNRS 7378) in Amiens, France
Application deadline: November, 31st 2016.
Approximate starting date: January, 2nd 2017.
To apply, please send a CV, cover letter and two recommendation letters to:
Dr. Frédéric Sauvage: [email protected]
Prof. Albert Nguyen Van Nhien: [email protected]