Application period: 26/06/2026 to 10/07/2026 (23:00 h)
Actions for early-stage researcher training in applied laser processing for photovoltaic devices
Project: Laser processing for selective removal and crystallisation in thin-film photovoltaic devices
PI: David Canteli
Funding: This work has been supported by the Madrid Government (Comunidad de Madrid-Spain) under the Multiannual Agreement 2023-2026 with Universidad Politécnica de Madrid in the Line A, Emerging PhD researchers
| Profile: | Researcher |
| Professional Category: | First Stage Researcher (R1) |
| Tasks to be performed: | Study of processes for the selective removal of absorber materials in thin-film photovoltaic devices using pulsed laser systems. Process parameterisation and characterisation. Study of processes for the selective crystallisation of thin films through laser sintering treatments for application in photovoltaic cells. Process parameterisation and characterisation. |
| Working hours: | Full-time. 37.5 h/week |
| Gross salary (anual): | 26.000 € |
| Start date: | 01/09/2026 |
| Contract duration: | 4 months |
| Required degree: | Master’s degree in Physics, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field. |
| Other | – Experimental data analysis using Python, MATLAB or equivalent tools – Knowledge of laser–matter interaction (ablation, melting and recrystallisation) – Experience in laser material processing – Experience in material characterisation techniques: Raman, SEM, EDX, profilometry – High proficiency in English and Spanish – Research experience: 1–4 years |