PhD Scholarship: Towards the direct deposition of printed solar cells for next-generation building-integrated photovoltaic technology

PhD Scholarship: Towards the direct deposition of printed solar cells for next-generation building-integrated photovoltaic technology

Job No: 671355

Location: CSIRO Clayton, Victoria

Employment type: Full-time

Duration: 4-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $47,000 per annum (2025 rate)

The Opportunity

The project is under the CSIRO’s Industry PhD (iPhD) Program that brings together an industry partner, a university (Monash University for this project) and CSIRO to co-develop a four-year industry-focussed PhD project. You will receive a four-year scholarship package of $47,000 annually (2025 rate) if successful. To be eligible, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident. Please see other eligibility requirements and other details at the following link.

The current project is titled “Towards the direct deposition of printed solar cells for next-generation building-integrated photovoltaic technology”. This project aims to develop semi-transparent electrodes for integration of solar cells into building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) products, e.g. glazing, roofing, and cladding. The expected outcome is for new materials and processes for low-cost semi-transparent electrodes to be developed. The potential benefit is to generate sovereign manufacturing opportunities in the energy technology sector.

Candidate requirements

The student must:

• Be able demonstrate and present valid and current Australian work rights
• Meet participating university PhD admission requirements
• Meet university English language requirements
• Not have previously completed a PhD
• Be able to commence the Program in the year of the offer
• Enrol as a full-time PhD student
• Be prepared to be located at the project location(s) that the host university has approved and, if required, comply with the host university’s external enrolment procedures

Applications

Applicants submit an expression of interest (EOI) following the instructions found at www.monash.edu/engineering/future-students/graduate-research/how-to-apply

Applications are open until position is filled

The EOI is assessed by the supervisory team and shortlisted applicants are interviewed

The supervisory team nominates a preferred applicant

The application is assessed by the university against PhD admission criteria

The University will issue a letter of offer for the program if all conditions have been satisfied

Enquiries:

Professor Jacek Jasieniak, Monash University, jacek.jasieniak@monash.edu

Dr Dechan Angmo, CSIRO, dechan.angmo@csiro.au

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