| Location: | London |
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| Salary: | £38,419 to £51,755 per annum |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 11th March 2026 |
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| Closes: | 8th April 2026 |
About the Role
You will drive the development of optical instrumentation that will accelerate the way printed perovskite photovoltaics are analysed and developed. You will design, build, and validate an automated system for in-situ and high‑throughput characterisation. Your work will enable rapid screening of materials and processing conditions, providing insights for scaling printed perovskite photovoltaics.
This position forms a key part of Stoichko Dimitrov’s EPSRC Open Fellowship, “Advancing Scalable, Sustainable Perovskite Photovoltaics: High‑Performance Printing and Stability Solutions”. Working within a collaborative and interdisciplinary team of postdocs and PhD researchers in QMUL’s School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, the successful candidate will contribute to both the scientific and technical direction of the project.
About You
Applicants must hold a PhD (or equivalent research experience) in engineering, chemistry, physics, materials science, or a related discipline. Some of the essential attributes include advanced skills in optical and electronic instrument development, strong background in optical spectroscopy and materials/device characterisation. Experience in data acquisition and software development or automation is required, as well as knolwedge of photovoltaics and perovskites.
The applicant should demonstrate advanced understanding of the research process, and ability to manage, analyse, and present research data to a high standard. Ability to work in a team towards a common goal and meet deadlines will be beneficial.
About the School/Department/Institute/Project
Dimitrov group’s expertise is in laser spectroscopy and in‑situ analysis of printed photovoltaic technologies, with a particular focus on printing perovskite and organic solar cells. The applicant will become a key part of the team formed to deliver the EPSRC Open Fellowship project with an aim to push the perovskite technology closer to commercial deployment. Join us in redefining the future of solar energy by helping to make sustainable, flexible solar cells a globally accessible solution.
Queen Mary offers excellent PV research facilities, including the new Green Energy Hub laboratory and an active PV research network. A tailored training and development plan will be created to support the candidate’s career aspirations.
We encourage applications from women, candidates from underrepresented groups, and those from minority backgrounds.