The Computational Laboratory for Hybrid/Organic Photovoltaics (CLHYO) of CNR-ISTM in Perugia seeks candidates for a 2-years postdoc position, subject to renewal, in perovskite solar cells computational modeling. CLHYO is world-leading laboratory working on the simulation of materials and processes in hybrid PV since many years, with an established international reputation in the field, see http://www.clhyo.org for publications and general info.

The candidate to this position will be engaged in research involving the theoretical and computational modeling of organohalide perovskites and their application in solar cells and optoelectronic devices in general. Organohalide perovskites (e.g. methylammonium lead iodide) have recently emerged as a new class of outstanding solution-processed materials to fabricate high efficiency/low cost solar cells and optoelectronic devices. Despite the swift surge of perovskite solar cells, the field is still lacking an in-depth, atomistic understanding of the peculiar materials and interfacial properties that lead to such unprecedentedly high performances. The job will mainly involve simulation of the pristine materials in the form of bulk and various nanostructures and related heterointerfaces with prototype n- and p-type substrates such as TiO₂, fullerene and hole transporters. The employed methods will be mainly rooted onto DFT, plane-wave pseudopotential approaches; DFT-based molecular dynamics (e.g. Car-Parrinello) and GW methods including spin-orbit coupling. The candidate will have the opportunity to have a strong interaction with experimental activities carried out within various labs worldwide.

A PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering or Materials science is required. In addition, the candidate is expected to have a strong, internationally competitive background, with experience in computational materials modeling. Expertise in DFT, Car-Parrinello and possibly GW methods are considered as an added value.

The estimated start date of the contract is May 2018. Salary and benefits will be in line with international standards. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Filippo De Angelis and carry out research activities through the Computational Laboratory for Hybrid/Organic Photovoltaics (CLHYO, http://www.clhyo.org) at CNR-ISTM, Perugia, Italy.

Interested applicants should submit CV, list of publications, a statement of research interests and names of 2 references to [email protected] quoting “Perovskite postdoc position” in the e-mail subject.