Post-Doctoral Fellow - School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (x2 positions)

About the role

The School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE) has an opportunity for two Post-Doctoral Fellows. The position will contribute to research and development of advanced photovoltaic technologies, with a focus on silicon solar cell and module fabrication, metallisation, interconnection, characterisation, and related manufacturing processes. Research activities may include process development, device analysis, simulation and modelling, and technoeconomic assessment of emerging photovoltaic technologies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and development of advanced photovoltaic technologies, focusing on silicon solar cell and module fabrication, metallisation, interconnection, characterisation, and related manufacturing processes.
• Participate in process development, device analysis, simulation and modelling, and technoeconomic assessment of emerging photovoltaic technologies.
• Collaborate with international partners and industry to advance photovoltaic research and manufacturing activities.
• Undertake high-quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
• Work in a team, collaborate across disciplines, and build effective relationships.
• Undertake domestic and international travel associated with research collaboration, industry engagement, and experimental activities where required.

Requirements

• A PhD in a related discipline with demonstrated research experience in silicon photovoltaics.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more areas of photovoltaic research, such as silicon solar cell fabrication, metallisation, interconnection, device characterisation, simulation/modelling.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret experimental and/or simulation data.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
• Chinese (Mandarin) language skills would be advantageous given the collaborative and international nature of photovoltaic research and manufacturing activities.
• Willingness to undertake domestic and international travel associated with research collaboration, industry engagement, and experimental activities where required.

Qualifications

• A PhD in a related discipline with demonstrated research experience in silicon photovoltaics.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more areas of photovoltaic research, such as silicon solar cell fabrication, metallisation, interconnection, device characterisation, simulation/modelling.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret experimental and/or simulation data.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
• Chinese (Mandarin) language skills would be advantageous given the collaborative and international nature of photovoltaic research and manufacturing activities.
• Willingness to undertake domestic and international travel associated with research collaboration, industry engagement, and experimental activities where required.

Skills

• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Experience in process development, device analysis, simulation and modelling, and technoeconomic assessment of emerging photovoltaic technologies.
• Ability to lead and execute research activities relevant to advanced photovoltaic technologies.
• Experience contributing to collaborative research programs, competitive funding applications, industry engagement, and/or technology translation activities.
• Ability to supervise and/or mentor students or junior researchers.
• Track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.

Benefits

Salary: Level A, Research Associate - AUD$113,911 to $121,838 per annum + 17% superannuation
Level B, Senior Research Associate - AUD$127,947 to $150,830 per annum + 17% superannuation

Pay

Level A, Research Associate - AUD$113,911 to $121,838 per annum + 17% superannuation
Level B, Senior Research Associate - AUD$127,947 to $150,830 per annum + 17% superannuation

Schedule

Full Time (35 hours)

Contact

To Apply: Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.

Applicants must be available to work on-site in Kensington.

Applications close: 8:00am (Sydney time) on Friday 17th July 2026

Contact: Allyssar Hamoud – Talent Acquisition Associate
E: a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au