PhD Position, Research Assistant (f/m/d) on Next-generation Hybrid Solar Technologies Part time 75%
PhD Position, Research Assistant (f/m/d) on Next-generation Hybrid Solar Technologies Part time 75%
Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres
Industrie und Maschinenbau
- Karlsruhe
- Teilzeit
- 48.500 € – 61.000 € (von XING geschätzt)
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PhD Position, Research Assistant (f/m/d) on Next-generation Hybrid Solar Technologies Part time 75%
Über diesen Job
Starting date:
19.05.2025
You have the following tasks:
- Mechanical and optical design of next-generation hybrid solar collectors
- Selection of advanced optical materials; development of novel materials if required
- Optical, thermal, and electrical characterization of critical system components
- Numerical modeling and performance optimization of hybrid collector systems
- Fabrication and experimental evaluation through both indoor and outdoor testing
- Exploration of real-world applications, including integration into buildings and/or solar hydrogen production systems.
The activity offers the opportunity for a part-time doctorate.
The host institute offers a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art research facilities. These include cleanrooms for advanced optical material fabrication, full-spectrum solar simulators, research-grade weather stations, a fully equipped mechanical workshop, and dedicated outdoor testing sites at the KIT Solar Park. The position is based within the Hybrid Solar Technologies (HST) Lab (https://www.imt.kit.edu/3855.php), led by Dr. Gan Huang, which focuses on cutting-edge solutions for next-generation hybrid solar energy harvesting.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.