Research Assistant Professor Photovoltaic Module Reliability and Durability
Research Assistant Professor Photovoltaic Module Reliability and Durability
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Job Description
The Opportunity
The Office of Research Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor in Photovoltaic Module Reliability and Durability to carry out research in the area(s) of photovoltaic (PV) module reliability and durability PV system data analysis and material characterization. This is a 12month nontenure earning Research Assistant Professor position located at the Florida Solar Energy Center in Cocoa Florida with an anticipated start date in the Fall of 2025. Since 1975 FSEC has conducted fundamental and systemslevel research in solar energy hydrogen production fuel cells energy storage electric vehicles and energyefficient buildings. FSEC is seeking a qualified research faculty with experience in applied research at the cell module and system level to better understand reliability and durability challenges and then develop appropriate solutions. That includes filed testing timeseries data analysis PV module and materials characterization.
This is a fulltime 12month nontenure earning research assistant professor position and the research faculty will be expected to write research proposals lead and support externally funded projects establish collaborations mentor researchers and students and disseminate research results in peerreviewed journals and conference proceedings.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree or foreign degree equivalent from an accredited institution in Chemistry Physics or Engineering.
A minimum of two 2 years postdoctoral research experience (or equivalent) at the time of appointment is required.
Prior work experience in solar PV systems material characterization and reliability studies are required.
Candidates must have demonstrated a proven record of accomplishment in highquality research as reflected in highimpact publications and the potential to build a sustainable externally funded research program.
Preferred Qualifications:
A history of teambased inter/multidisciplinary research is considered an asset particularly work on externally funded projects (e.g. U.S. Department of Energy) and projects involving diverse institutions (e.g. universities national laboratories and companies).
A strong background in a number of the following areas is preferred:
Physics of semiconductors.
PV module characterization (CurrentVoltage (IV) curve Dark IV Electroluminescence (EL) UVFluorescence imaging (UVF) Infrared (IR) imaging).
Material characteristics (Xray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) Raman spectroscopy Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA).
Polymer materials.
PV field system data analysis (timeseries data analysis with JMP software and /or Python).
Accelerated ageing procedures (IEC standards).
PV module failure modes.
Corrosion.
Strong communications skills both written and oral and the ability to work in multidisciplinary collaborative environments.
Additional Application Materials Required:
UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website addition to the online application candidates should upload a cover letter a current curriculum vitae research statement and a list with contact information for three 3 professional references.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and as applicable U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.
NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
The curriculum vitae should be submitted on the My Experience page. The other three application documents (cover letter research statement and contact information for three professional references) should be submitted where it says Upload any additional application requirements listed in the job posting. Please be sure to submit all four required application documents. Once the online submission process is finalized the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Colleen Kettles Director FSEC .
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
The position is a 12month nontenure earning Research Assistant Professor position located at the Florida Solar Energy Center in Cocoa Florida. This is a contract and grant (C&G) funded position.
Job Close Date:
Open until filled.
Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as Open until filled may close at any time without notice. As such we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential
As a nextgeneration public research university and Forbesranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to gain experience youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:
Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off including annual 12month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
Retirement savings options.
Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
Education assistance.
Flexible work environment.
And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35 prior to offering employment to certain individuals in researchrelated positions UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S. or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education employment or training in China Cuba Iran Russia North Korea Syria or Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to researchrelated positions including but not limited to faculty graduate positions individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds postdoctoral positions undergraduate positions visiting assistant professors and visiting research associates.
Department
Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)Work Schedule
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Employment Type
Full-Time
