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A 3-year PhD studentship is available from 1. February 2012 to work under the supervision of Dr. Jochen Blumberger at the Condensed Matter and Materials Physics Laboratory, University College London. The project involves the development and application of a new method for the modelling of charge transport in organic solar cells, a promising, low-cost alternative to silicon based solar-cells. A major issue that hampers widespread commercialisation of such devices is their low solar-to-electricity conversion efficiency. Advances in computation will help to provide a detailed microscopic understanding of the loss mechanisms responsible for the low efficiencies, which could aid the rational design of improved materials. Access to high performance computing facilities will be provided. The candidate must be either UK or EU citizen, and should have, or be about to receive, an honours degree (at least II.1 or equivalent) in Physics or Chemistry. Strong interest in writing computer code and shell scripts is required and good knowledge in quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics is expected. Some experience with molecular simulation is desirable, but not essential. Full funding of fees and maintenance costs is provided. Applications from students from both Physics and Chemistry departments are encouraged, and should include a full CV, a transcript if available and the names of two referees. This material should be sent preferably by email to:
Dr. Jochen Blumberger The earliest possible starting date of the studentship is 1. February 2012 and the latest starting date is 1. October 2012. |
| The following student projects (3rd year, MRes, MSc...) are available: |
| Please get in touch with me (email: j.blumberger@ucl.ac.uk ) if you would like to know more about the projects. |