Are you a motivated researcher seeking to contribute to third-generation photovoltaic technologies? We invite you to apply for a Research Associate position in the emerging field of printable organic photovoltaics. In this role, you will have the opportunity to engage in a stimulating research project focusing on developing and fully characterizing organic semiconductors and their integration into organic photovoltaics with a power conversion efficiency of over 20%. Responsibilities include designing, fabricating, and analyzing multilayer organic solar cells with different architectures. The use of molecular dopants for improving the performance characteristics of organic materials and inorganic charge-extraction interlayers would be a key priority for the project. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team of world-leading experts and work in our state-of-the-art facilities within the Henry Royce Institute at The University of Manchester. The ideal candidate will hold or is about to obtain a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related discipline, with a solid foundation in organic semiconductor device physics, materials for molecular doping, materials analysis, device fabrication, and solar cell characterization. What you will get in return: Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Additional paid closure over the Christmas period Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitmentmanchester.ac.uk. Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews: Name: Thomas Anthopoulos Email: thomas.anthopoulosmanchester.ac.uk General enquiries: Email: People.recruitmentmanchester.ac.uk Technical support: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home