Researcher - Perovskite Packaging and Reliability

Job Overview

Researcher III – Perovskite Packaging and Reliability (Limited Term – 1 year, renewable pending funding)

Location:

Golden, Colorado Position Type:
Fixed Term, 40 hours per week

The role focuses on the durability and packaging of metal‑halide perovskite photovoltaic technologies, including tandem modules. Responsibilities include developing packaging methods, conducting accelerated stress tests, performing post‑mortem analyses, correlating indoor and field testing, and communicating results internally and through external publications and presentations.

• Develop methods for packaging perovskite solar cells and modules.
• Conduct accelerated stress tests on samples.
• Perform post‑mortem root‑cause analysis to understand failure mechanisms.
• Analyze degradation mechanisms in perovskite modules, focusing on device and packaging materials.
• Correlate indoor testing with field‑testing results for degradation in packaging and device performance.
• Communicate findings to internal stakeholders and through scientific publications and conference presentations.
• Follow Environment, Health & Safety procedures, handle waste properly, and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

• Ph.D. in a relevant field; or
  • Master’s Degree and 3+ years of experience; or
  • Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of experience.
• Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

• Materials characterization skills: SEM, EDS, XPS, XRD, EL, PL related to perovskite module materials.
• Experience packaging perovskite modules, including single‑junctions, 2T and 4T perovskite/Si tandems.
• Ability to interface with multidisciplinary researchers and learn outside one's immediate expertise.
• Demonstrated scientific technical proficiency, application of principles, and leadership in project or team settings.
• Strong technical writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Experience working with industry partners.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; pension benefits; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; personal time off and sick leave; paid holidays; tuition reimbursement (subject to eligibility). Limited‑term positions are not eligible for long‑term disability or tuition reimbursement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genital or genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, or any other protected status.