Postdoctoral Fellow in Perovskite Photovoltaic Materials
About the role
The School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE) at UNSW has an opportunity for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join a leading research team focusing on the design, synthesis, and characterisation of novel functional materials for perovskite photovoltaic applications. This role involves contributing to the development of high-performance devices and next-generation photovoltaic technologies, working within a collaborative research environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, synthesise, and characterise novel functional materials for perovskite photovoltaic applications.
- Contribute to the advancement of innovative approaches to materials development, device fabrication, and characterisation.
- Disseminate research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
- Participate in conferences and workshops.
- Assist with the supervision of research students.
Requirements
- A PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated expertise in the synthesis, development, and characterisation of functional materials, with experience in photovoltaic device fabrication and evaluation highly desirable.
- 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.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives, and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Qualifications
- A PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated expertise in the synthesis, development, and characterisation of functional materials, with experience in photovoltaic device fabrication and evaluation.
- Proven commitment to staying updated with discipline knowledge and developments.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality academic research independently.
- Demonstrated track record of publishing and presenting research findings.
- Experience in collaborating effectively in a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Understanding of UNSW’s values and policies.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
Skills
- Expertise in the synthesis, development, and characterisation of functional materials.
- Experience in photovoltaic device fabrication and evaluation.
- Ability to disseminate research outcomes effectively.
- Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
- Effective communication and stakeholder interaction skills.
- Commitment to UNSW’s values and policies.
- Understanding of health and safety responsibilities.
Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary of AUD $118,467 to $126,711 per annum plus 17% superannuation, a fixed-term contract of 1 year with the possibility of extension for another 4 years, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative research environment at UNSW’s Kensington campus in Sydney, Australia.
Pay
AUD $118,467 to $126,711 per annum + 17% superannuation
Schedule
Full-time
Contact
To apply, please click the “Apply Now” button and submit your CV, Cover Letter, and Responses to the Skills and Experience. For role-specific inquiries, please contact Prof Xiaojing Hao at xj.hao@unsw.edu.au. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud at a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au. Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Monday 24th August 2026.