Summary
The University of Marburg is offering a 3-year, part-time (75%) Doctoral Researcher/PhD position in the Department of Physics within the “Physics of Solar Energy Conversion” research group. Led by Prof. Dr. Jan Christoph Goldschmidt, this role focuses on innovative solar cell technologies for a sustainable energy system, specifically investigating novel hydrogen-bonded organic framework (HOF) materials for highly efficient and stable solar cells.
Doctoral Researcher/PhD Position at Universität Marburg, Germany
Key Details
| Category | Details |
| Institution | University of Marburg |
| Department | Department of Physics (Physics of Solar Energy Conversion) |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Employment Volume | Part-time (75%) |
| Salary | TV-H E 13 |
| Starting Date | As soon as possible |
Subject Area
Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, or related fields (focusing on photovoltaics, semiconductor physics, and organic framework materials).
Location
University of Marburg, Hesse, Germany.
Eligibility
- Education: MSc-degree or equivalent in chemistry, physics, materials science, engineering, or related subjects.
- Skills & Expertise:
- Deep understanding of semi-conductor physics or organic framework materials.
- Independent and self-reliant way of working.
- Advantageous: Previous knowledge in photovoltaics, perovskite solar cell production, thin-film technologies, and the characterisation/simulation of semiconductor materials.
- Commitment: Disposition to own scientific qualification (e.g., pursuing a doctorate project in novel material systems for photovoltaics).
Scholarship Description
As part of a collaborative DFG project, the doctoral researcher will investigate novel HOF materials for opto-electronic devices. The primary goal is to understand their physical properties and integrate them into efficient, stable solar cells.
Key tasks include:
- Conducting optical and electrical characterisation of HOF materials (especially via photoluminescence-based techniques).
- Developing processes for the deposition of films containing organic frameworks.
- Producing and characterising solar cells.
- Publishing scientific results at international conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.
- Gaining teaching experience, particularly in the “Physics of Green Technologies” degree programme.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications via the Online application portal on the University of Marburg’s job posting page. For further inquiries about the position, applicants can contact Prof. Dr. Jan Christoph Goldschmidt via email at Jan.christoph.goldschmidt@physik.uni-marburg.de or by phone at +49 6421-28 21337.
Last Date to Apply
August 23, 2026
