Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public 

Employment Status: Full-Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/8

Salary Range: $54,075

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008


Brief Description of Duties

Photovoltaics and Microelectronics Research Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in fabrication and characterization of inorganic-organic hybrid perovskite solar cells for solar energy applications.  The initial appointment is for one year, with possible renewal depending on funding availability. The principal investigator will continue to apply for funding to support your research.

Photovoltaics and Microelectronics Research Laboratory (PMRL) in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is in Washington DC, 4 miles away to white house and is funded by Department of Energy-Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO). The PMRL Laboratory focuses on research of earth-abundant photovoltaics and semiconductor processing, nanofabrication, characterization and simulation of photovoltaics and semiconductor devices. The project will collaborate with world-class neighboring organizations-National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Brookhaven National Laboratory, University of Virginia, and Johns Hopkins University etc.  A postdoctoral position is available in the Photovoltaics PMRL laboratory, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC).  The position is for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate and will start in Summer 2024.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

This position will focus on development of inorganic-organic hybrid perovskite solar cells to improve efficiency and reliability. Your duties include:
 

• Fabrication of electron transport layer, perovskite layer, hole transport layer and electrodes to form perovskite solar cells;
• Development of interface engineering at perovskite layer and electron transport layer to enhance efficiency and stability;
• Investigating reliability of perovskite solar cells  according to  standard reliability testing methods;
• Characterization of thin-films and perovskite solar cells via the use of a range of advanced techniques;
• Assisting in supervising graduate and undergraduate students involved in the project.

Minimum Job Requirements

The candidate must have a PhD degree in relevant discipline areas such as Chemistry, Materials Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical engineering etc.  The candidate must have extensive and strong experiences on fabrication, characterization and modeling of perovskite solar cells and broad knowledge of the latest developments with Perovskite solar cells. The candidate has a strong academic record with journal publications and presentations at conferences in perovskite solar cell area. 
 

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment:  Temporary employment may be ended at anytime with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Depending upon length of appointment, selectee may or may not be eligible for full benefits such as health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and may not be eligible for the University of the District of Columbia’s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: While at this time the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B), we encourage and will consider individuals in an eligible OPT.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .