PHD project in the frame of the CNRS - University of Arizona joint thesis cluster in the field of agrivoltaics: EMERGING THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAICS IN AN AGRICULTURAL SPACE: STABILITY AND INTERACTION WITH THE ENVIRONMENT.
Application is closed, position is filled
PHD project in the frame of the PEPR TASE MINOTAURE:
Development of coupled in situ chemical and optical analysis of degradation mechanisms in thin film photovoltaics
Application is closed, position is filled
2 Master internships in Physical Chemistry / Materials on the effect of specific agricultural environment on stability of photovoltaic cells, modules and structures
We are looking for two enthusiastic team member who is eager to engage in the investigation of the physical-chemical properties and stability of materials for PV cells / modules and plants in agrivoltaic space.
Internship 1. Stability in agricultural space of novel semiconductors and solar cells. (thin film and flexible systems are less stable than silicon and could not be protected by thick encapsulates and glass).Position is filled
Internship 2. Stability in agricultural space of metallic structural materials (PV mounting infrastructure, frame). (mounting structures represent typically 10 to 25 % of the installation costs and their life time decrease can compromise security, leveled electricity costs and carbon footprint of the technology).
The topic is integrated in an international collaboration with the University of Arizona, french collaboration with the French Photovoltaic Institute ( IPVF ), SIRTA climatic observatory and industrial international collaboration with steel making company.
Required qualifications:
· Master degree studies in materials science, physical chemistry or related fields with solid bases in semiconductor physics and chemistry (subject 1) or in metallic materials (subject 2)
· Strong interest in experimentation on advanced characterization setups and sample fabrication
· Good English language and communication skills & international mobility
· Curious mind to explore the unknown and acquire new experimental skills
· Background in corrosion, environmental sciences or analytical chemistry can be a plus
Contact us by email polina.volovitch@chimieparistech.psl.eu) with the subject line “Application: Agrivoltaics”.