Open position for a Postdoctoral Researcher – High-Efficiency Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Cells (Application Deadline: Open until filled)

November 30, 2025

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher – High-Efficiency Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Cells (open for applications as of December 1st, 2025)
Start Date: Immediately available
Research Place: Aydin Group, Department of Chemistry, LMU Munich
Contract Duration: 1 year (+1 year extension possible)
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Position Overview
The Aydin Group at LMU Munich is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to advance high-efficiency perovskite–silicon tandem solar cell technologies. The successful candidate will work closely with PhD researchers and contribute to the group’s integrated development, characterization, and simulation efforts in next-generation photovoltaic devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of ultra-high-efficiency perovskite–silicon tandem solar cells.
• Perform advanced device characterization, experimental loss analysis, and simulations for single- and multijunction solar cells.
• Conduct stability testing of tandem devices for both terrestrial and extraterrestrial applications.
• Manage assigned research tasks and ensure timely completion of project deliverables.
• Disseminate research findings through project meetings, peer-reviewed publications, and international conferences.
• Prepare regular technical reports summarizing project progress and results.
• Support national and international project proposal writing.
• Contribute to teaching activities within the Physical Chemistry Department (up to 25% of working time).

Required Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who possess:

• Demonstrated experience in fabricating high-efficiency perovskite–silicon tandem solar cells.
• Strong experimental capabilities and proficiency with advanced thin-film deposition and materials processing tools, including those within the Aydin Group’s device fabrication line and the broader LMU Chemistry and e-conversion research infrastructure (LMU Chemistry & Physics; TUM Physics, Chemistry, and Walter Schottky Institute).
• Experience with machine learning or programming (advantageous but not required).
• Ability to design and execute experiments, apply advanced characterization methods, and interpret complex datasets.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a highly interconnected research team.
• Strong sense of responsibility, motivation, scientific rigor, and the ability to work efficiently toward defined goals.
• A PhD in chemistry (physical chemistry preferred), physics, engineering, materials science, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; German language skills are beneficial but not required.

Benefits

• Membership in one of the leading international research groups in tandem photovoltaics, with opportunities to build an extensive professional network.
• A dynamic, diverse, inclusive, and academically stimulating research environment.
• Laboratory facilities are centrally located at the LMU Munich Chemistry Department, easily accessible by public transportation in a bicycle-friendly city.
• Living in a vibrant, international city with extensive cultural and social opportunities.
• LMU Munich is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to gender equality and diversity.
• Position compensated at 100% TV-L E13.

Application Process
Applicants should submit the following documents as a single PDF file:

• A research statement (max. two pages) outlining alignment with the position, including relevant strengths and prior achievements.
• A curriculum vitae and copies of B.Sc. and M.Sc. transcripts.
• Contact information for two referees.

Please send your application to erkan.aydin@cup.uni-muenchen.de with the exact subject line:
Application: Postdoc Tandem Solar Cells – [Your Name]

Review of applications will begin upon receipt. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications from severely disabled individuals will be given preference where candidates are equally qualified.

A view of one of the device fabrication labs of Aydin Group