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Australian National University PhD Scholarship
Fully Funded PhD in Silicon-Based Tandem Photovoltaics and Top Cell Materials Australian National University in Australia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Electrical Engineering
Funding
Fully funded PhD scholarship with an annual tax-free stipend of AUD $39,069 and a full tuition waiver. The project is supported through ongoing research grants within the PV group.
Country
Australia
University
Australian National University
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Fully funded PhD opportunity at the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, focused on next-generation silicon-based tandem photovoltaics.
The project sits in the ANU Solar Energy Group and combines theoretical modelling and experimental solar cell research. The successful PhD candidate will work on developing and characterising top cell materials for tandem architectures that pair with high-efficiency crystalline silicon. The research emphasis includes halide perovskite solar cells, with other inorganic thin-film technologies also possible depending on the candidate’s background and interests.
Research activities may include light absorption modelling, charge transport, electrical operation of single-junction and tandem solar cells, materials synthesis, device fabrication, and characterisation. The group highlights access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, including perovskite deposition tools, silicon bottom cells, ALD/CVD/sputter facilities, hyperspectral imaging, PL decay, PL/EL imaging, ANFF microscopy and AFM, and simulation software such as Quokka3 and COMSOL with HPC support.
Funding: the position is fully funded, with an annual tax-free stipend of AUD $39,069 plus a full tuition waiver.
Eligibility: applicants should have a strong background in solid state physics, materials science, or photovoltaics; an equivalent first-class Honours or Master’s degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, or a related field; relevant research experience; and strong academic performance. A first-authored publication is highly desirable.
How to apply: email Dr Daniel Walter with a CV, academic transcripts, master’s thesis, publication links if applicable, and at least three referees with institutional emails. Applications are accepted all year round.
Funding details
Fully funded PhD scholarship with an annual tax-free stipend of AUD $39,069 and a full tuition waiver. The project is supported through ongoing research grants within the PV group.
What's required
Applicants should have a strong background in at least one of solid state physics, materials science, or photovoltaics in inorganic or organic PV materials such as silicon, III-V, chalcogenides, or perovskites. Candidates must hold the equivalent of a first-class Honours or Master's degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, or a related field from a globally recognised tertiary institution. The application is highly competitive and requires relevant research experience, outstanding academic achievement, and preferably at least one first-authored publication in a well-regarded journal; awarded patents in relevant disciplines are also considered. International applicants should rank within the top 5% of their graduating class, while Australian and New Zealand applicants should have at least an Upper Second-Class Honours (H2A) or equivalent.
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