Research Associate

3 weeks ago


Middlesbrough, United Kingdom Teesside University Full time

This post will support delivery of the Horizon Europe SUNREY project, and will report to Dr Emeka Amalu on a day-to-day basis. The role will be delivering on the work packages of the Horizon Europe SUNREY project.

The project focuses on Boosting SUstaiNability, REliability and EfficiencY (SUNREY) of perovskite PV cell/module through implementation of novel materials and process engineering. The SUNREY project develops novel mixed 2D/3D tin perovskites.

You will be part of the Teesside University Team that will develop novel encapsulants to extend the performance and lifetime of the module. Currently, perovskite modules demonstrate a much shorter operating life compared to the traditional silicon modules.

This role will support modelling of the degradation mechanisms of perovskite module. It will identify the failure modes of the system in the process. Specifically, you will be modelling the ingress of water/fluid and the encapsulation degradation to advice on system performance and reliability. The research will be carried out using computational modelling and simulation as well as experimental mechanics.

This post is funded for 23 months by the Horizon Europe grant SUNREY.

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

Every member of our University is part of the inspiring, supportive, and caring community known as Team Teesside.

What we offer you:

- A holiday entitlement of 185 hours (25 days), increasing to 28 and 30 days after 3 and 5 years’ service respectively, plus bank holidays OR A holiday entitlement of 259 hours (35 days), plus bank holidays
- Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period during the Christmas closure
- Special leave to support a range of circumstances
- Hybrid working arrangements: 60/40
- Flexi time scheme
- A variety of provision to support staff with personal development and recognition
- A range of family friendly benefits
- An employee benefits platform which provides discounts with 350+ retailers and access to health and wellbeing resources

If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place via Microsoft Teams.


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