Project Leader in Advanced Perovskite Image Sensors
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Project Leader in Advanced Perovskite Image Sensors
100%, Zurich, fixed-term
A Project Leader (Postdoc position) is available in the Functional Inorganic Materials Group (KovalenkoLab) at ETH Zurich, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences.
The project aims to develop a conceptually new type of image sensor based on perovskite materials.
Related publications:
- Tsarev, S., et al., Vertically stacked monolithic perovskite colour photodetectors. Nature, 2025. 642(8068): p. 592-598.
- Wu, E., et al., A CMOS-Compatible Fabrication Approach for High-Performance Perovskite Photodetector Arrays. Advanced Optical Materials, 2025. 13(10): p. 2402979.
- Fabrizi, F., et al., A Versatile Top-Down Patterning Technique for Perovskite On-Chip Integration. ACS Nano, 2025.
State-of-the-art electronic device fabrication techniques will be applied during the project, including thermal evaporation, magnetron sputtering, spin-coating, photolithography, and plasma etching. Advanced optical and electronic methods will be used for device characterization.
Job description
- Synthesis and deposition of perovskite thin films (e.g., thermal co-evaporation)
- Fabrication of charge-selective layers and transparent conductive oxide electrodes
- Development of perovskite-specific integration and patterning methods (adapted photolithography, dry/wet etching)
- Comprehensive optoelectronic characterization of fabricated devices
- Collaboration with industrial partners
- Maintaining thin-film deposition setups
- Supervision of the project with PhD students and a junior PostDoc
Profile
- A PhD in physics, chemistry, materials science, or engineering with a strong publication record
- Solid experimental background in materials science and chemistry, and basic knowledge of electronics
- Mandatory experience in photodetectors, thin-film deposition, and microfabrication methods
- Strong background in experimental hardware and programming skills
- Willingness to take responsibility for a thin-film deposition cluster, consisting of two thermal evaporation setups and one magnetron sputtering setup, including supervision and maintenance
- Abilities to manage complicated research projects and supervise a team of researchers (including PhD students and Postdocs)
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in English (both written and spoken)
Workplace
Workplace
We offer
- Training opportunities through ETH courses and workshops
- Access to cutting-edge equipment in Functional Inorganic Materials and the ETH FIRST cleanroom
- Support for international conference participation
- International, multidisciplinary, and collaborative team culture
- Excellent working environment with competitive salary and benefits
- Inclusive and supportive atmosphere with strong commitment to diversity
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Curious? So are we.
We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- 2–3 recommendation letters (preferably sent directly by referees)
- PhD diploma
- Any other relevant supporting documents
Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
Further information about the Functional Inorganic Materials Group (KovalenkoLab) can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Sergii Yakunin email yakunins@ethz.ch or Dr. Sergey Tsarev, email stsarev@ethz.ch (no applications will be accepted via email).
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