Postdoctoral Researcher in Indoor Perovskite Pho-tovoltaics Position (m/f/div)

The Institute for Emerging Electronic Technologies offers at the IFW Dresden a Postdoctoral Researcher in Indoor Perovskite Photovoltaics Position (m/f/div) starting at 1st of February 2027 in full-time (part-time is possible). The position is limited for 2 years. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz-WissZeitVG).

Main tasks:

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to advance the development of perovskite-based indoor solar cells for energy harvesting under indoor lighting conditions. The successful candidate will have expertise in the fabrication and characterisation of photovoltaic devices, with a particular focus on performance evaluation under indoor illumination. Strong technical skills in designing, building, and optimising dedicated indoor photovoltaic characterisation setups are highly desirable. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge research at the intersection of perovskite photovoltaics, device engineering, and indoor energy harvesting.

Your profile:

As a successful postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d), you should hold a Ph.D. in chemistry. You have research experience in the field of Indoor Perovskite Photovoltaics photonics. High motivation, excellent English or German language skills, and the ability to work in a team round out your profile.

What we offer:

• a modern, well‑equipped workplace on the campus of the Technische Universität Dresden,
• flexible, family-friendly working hours,
• 30 days vacation per year,
• Company pension scheme (VBL),
• Benefits for job ticket/Germany ticket,
• Special annual payment,
• Capital-forming benefits,
• Company health management (back training, health day with various offers),
• discounted sports offers from the Dresden University Sports Center,
• Job-related further training opportunities and language courses,
• Company restaurant with a variety of breakfast and lunch dishes.
• a future-oriented environment with a workplace with modern research infrastructure,
• working with international and interdisciplinary scientists from different fields,
• working on current research fields.

The employment relationship, including the salary is according to the German tariff TV-L and is task-related up to pay group 13 TV-L.

Notes on the application:

IFW Dresden strives for a balanced gender ratio in all areas. In science, IFW Dresden would like to increase the proportion of women and therefore explicitly invites suitably qualified female scientists to apply. Applications from severely disabled individuals and those with equal status according to § 2 paragraph 3 SGB IX are explicitly welcomed. A corresponding proof must be included with the application documents.