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About the project
The Ultrafast Dynamics (UFD) Research Group of the KAUST Solar Center (KSC), part of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) , welcomes applications for an internship of 6 months (further extension possible). Our present research focuses on spectroscopic and electronic characterization of photovoltaic devices that use organic and hybrid (perovskite) semiconductors with aim understanding the photophysics governing those device efficiencies
The Ultrafast Dynamics Group is looking for an excellent intern interested in experimental studies, involving material science and engineering. More specifically, the student will have to develop hole transport layers (HTL) for organic diodes, enabling to inject holes at deep energy levels in the most recent generations of semiconductors used for organic solar cells. The larger frame of this study is to understand and reduce the energy losses observed in organic solar cells, ultimately leading to higher efficiencies. In details, this development involves the choice of materials, and the optimization of processing conditions.
The Development of Deep Work Function Hole Transport Layer for Organic Semiconductor Diodes (Internship) project is offered at King Abdullah University Of Science and Technology (KAUST)
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
- Get familiar solar cells and OLED processing and characterization (1 month).
- Test of different HTL material and optimization of processing condition (5 month).
- Use of those new HTL to study energy losses in organic solar cells (6+ month).
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Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
Students can choose their own start and end dates as the program runs across the year
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 79
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA 3.5
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 79
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Official Transcript(s) in English from current and previous institutions
- Letter of Recommendation from faculty member in field of study
- Valid Passport(with six months validity)
- CV - Summary of your career, qualifications and education.
- Statement of Purpose-Explain your motivation to become a VSRP intern
Recommended student academic & research background
- Ability to design, implement and test/compare experimental protocols.
- Problem solving ability: ability to solve experimental problems/find solution to technical issues.
- Optional: previous experience with LED or photovoltaics.
- Optional: previous experience with energy levels characterization (work function, ionization energies, electron affinities, conduction bands, valence bands)
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SAR per year during 3 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SAR per year during 3 months.
This is a fully-funded internship; it includes tuition, airfare, housing, medical insurance, visa reimbursement and a monthly stipend of $1,000.
Living costs for Thuwal
2270 - 3445 SAR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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