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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 plan to develop mechanochemical processes for the preparation of highly advanced multicomponent MHP inks. We will 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 propose elaborate new high-quality ZnO and metal-doped ZnO nanostructures by the developed in our group one-pot self-supporting organometallic (OSSOM) procedure. Finally, the relationship between device performance and bulk physical properties of both MHPs and ZnO materials will be systematically investigated.

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

• Compositional engineering of halide perovskites using mechanosynthesis and wet approaches.
• Development of high quality ZnO nanomaterials prospective for light harvesting devices.
• Fabrication of perovskite- and ZnO-based layers.
• 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.

• University degree in chemistry.
• Experience in laboratory work in the field of inorganic and coordination chemistry, and/or semiconductor nanomaterials.
• Experience with the use of a Schlenk line and manipulation involving air-sensitive compounds.
• Knowledge in spectroscopic methods: IR, NMR, UV-Vis, PL, DLS, and/or basics X-ray crystallography and/or electron microscopy.

• The candidate’s competence to carry out specific tasks in the research project.
• Experience with the use of a Schlenk line and manipulation of air-sensitive compounds.
• The candidate’s research achievements, including publications in prestigious academic press / journals.