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Main objectives of the project are directed to tackle challenges concerning either the perovskite absorber layer and the ZnO-based ETL. We develop mechanochemical processes for the preparation of highly advanced multicomponent MHP inks. We also focus on the development of controlled growth of MHP materials with various morphologies including single crystals, nanowires and unprecedented nanotubes/microtubes. In regard to ZnO-based ETL, we elaborate new high-quality ZnO and metal-doped ZnO nanostructures by the developed in our group one-pot self-supporting organometallic (OSSOM) procedure (or its modification) from well-defined organozinc precursors. Finally, the relationship between device performance and bulk physical properties of both MHPs and  ZnO materials is systematically investigated.

PhD student will be involved in realization of the following research tasks:

• Synthesis and characterization of well-defined organozinc precursors of ZnO nanostructure
• Development of high quality ZnO nanomaterials prospective for light harvesting devices.
• Characterization of physicochemical properties of the resulting nanostructured materials.

• Participation in high impact and timely research.
• Access to unique technology and modern research laboratories.
• Opportunity to work in a team of dedicated researchers and technologists.
• Opportunity to advance scientific knowledge and gain hands-on experience at the border between theory and experiment.
• Participation in international conferences.

The successful candidate will be able to take advantage of all programs in the IPC PAS, including Young Scientists of IPC PAS competition and Mobility of Young Scientists of IPC PAS competition. The Institute provides an opportunity to participate in ERASMUS+ program.

• university degree in chemistry;
• experience in laboratory work in the field of organometallic and coordination chemistry, and/or semiconductor nanomaterials;
• experience with the use of a Schlenk line and/or glovebox, and manipulation involving air-sensitive compounds;
• knowledge of spectroscopic methods: FTIR, NMR, UV-Vis, PL and/or basics of X-ray crystallography.

The Commission will take into account the following criteria and evaluate applications on a point scale:

• the candidate’s scientific achievements (incl. publications in scientific journals);
• the candidate’s achievements resulting from research, scholarships, awards and scientific experience, workshops
• the candidate’s competences to perform specific tasks in the research project