This job is based in Australia. It is a full-time, fixed-term, 12-month post‑doctoral fellow position in the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE) at UNSW located in Sydney, NSW.
Opportunity
SPREE is seeking two Post‑Doctoral Fellows to contribute to research and development of advanced photovoltaic technologies, focusing on silicon solar cell and module fabrication, metallisation, interconnection, characterisation, and related manufacturing processes. The Fellows will engage in process development, device analysis, simulation and modelling, and technoeconomic assessment of emerging photovoltaic technologies. The Fellows report to Dr. Catherine Chan and have no direct reports.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Research and develop advanced photovoltaic technologies with a focus on silicon solar cell and module fabrication.
- Conduct process development, device analysis, simulation and modelling, and technoeconomic assessment of emerging photovoltaic technologies.
- Engage in domestic and international travel for research collaboration, industry engagement, and experimental activities.
- Additional responsibilities for Level B fellows: Lead research activities, contribute to collaborative research programmes, competitive funding applications, industry engagement, and technology translation activities; supervise and mentor students or junior researchers.
Qualifications
- Level A: PhD in a related discipline; demonstrated research experience in silicon photovoltaics; experience in silicon solar cell fabrication, metallisation or device characterisation; ability to analyse and interpret experimental and/or simulation data; commitment to staying updated in the field; ability to conduct high‑quality independent research; publication and conference presentation track record; collaborative and interpersonal skills; communication with diverse stakeholders; willingness to travel.
- Level B (additional to Level A qualifications): Demonstrated research experience beyond PhD training in a photovoltaic technology; independent leadership of research activities; experience with collaborative research programmes, competitive funding, industry engagement or technology translation; supervisory experience; high‑quality research output; significant involvement with the profession or industry.
Salary and Benefits
- Level A – AUD$113,911 to $121,838 per annum + 17% superannuation.
- Level B – AUD$127,947 to $150,830 per annum + 17% superannuation.
- Full‑time, 35 hours per week.
- Location: Kensington, Sydney, Australia (on campus requirement).
Pre‑Employment Checks
- National and International Criminal history checks.
- Entitlement to work and ID checks.
- Working With Children Checks.
- Completion of a Gender‑Based Violence Prevention Declaration.
- Verification of relevant qualifications.
- Verification of relevant professional membership.
- Employment history and reference checks.
- Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
- Medical Checks and Assessments.
Equal Opportunity
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Additional Details
Specific responsibilities for each position can be found in the official position description. The job expires on 17 July 2026 8:00 am AEST.
