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Position Description	

College/Division:	College of Engineering & Computer Science	
School/Centre: 	Research School of Engineering	
Department/Unit: 		
Position Title: 	Postdoctoral Fellow in Silicon Photovoltaics - several positions available	
Classification:	Academic Level B	
Position No:		
Responsible to:	Prof Daniel Macdonald	

PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) is one of the premier engineering and computer science research institutions in the world.  Comprising the Research School of Computer Science and the Research School of Engineering, both are recognised as research leaders in their respective areas continuing the tradition of excellence in research and research-led education.  
The purpose of these appointments is to:
•	Strengthen the Research School of Engineering as an internationally recognised centre of excellence in photovoltaics research; and 
•	Contribute to the objectives of externally funded research projects.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS:

Position Dimension & Relationships: 
The positions are located within the Research School of Engineering. The appointees will be accountable to the Head of the Silicon Materials Research Group (Prof Daniel Macdonald) and the Director of the Research School. The posts are funded by several Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) grants.

In these positions the appointees will be required to conduct research on silicon solar cells, specifically in one of the following areas: 
1.	Novel passivated contacts for silicon solar cells - Perform independent and team-based research on the development and characterisation of novel carrier-selective passivated contacts for solar cells, for example using transition metal oxides. The role will include the design, modelling and fabrication of high efficiency laboratory silicon solar cells using such contacts. This position will be jointly supervised by Dr Yimao Wan.
2.	Advanced characterisation of silicon materials and solar cells - Perform independent and team-based research on the development and application of advanced characterisation methods for silicon wafers and solar cells, using techniques such as photoluminescence, electron microscopy, and other relevant electro-optical techniques. Applications relate to characterising bulk and surface defects, doped regions, and deposited layers in silicon wafers and solar cells.
3.	Advanced industrial silicon solar cells – Perform independent and team-based research on the fabrication and characterisation of industrially-relevant silicon solar cells, in close collaboration with our industry partner Jinko Solar. The focus will be on characterising and improving cast p-type and n-type multicrystalline silicon materials, and the development and fabrication of advanced industrial solar cells using doped poly-silicon passivating contacts. 
4.	Hydrogenation of defects in silicon - Perform independent and team-based research on understanding and optimising hydrogen passivation of bulk defects in silicon solar cells, through experimental work and advanced modelling. The focus will be on the hydrogenation of key defects in a range of silicon materials for photovoltaics, such as the boron-oxygen defect, light and elevated temperature induced degradation, and grain boundaries and dislocations.

More generally, as academic members of the Research School of Engineering, the appointees will be required to contribute to research, education and outreach agendas of the School both nationally and internationally in a manner that is appropriate to the level of appointment. Education activities may include the preparation and delivery of tutorials, lectures, practical classes etc as well as the supervision of research, professional and administrative support staff involved in the staff members’ research. The appointees may also be asked to supervise or mentor less senior staff. The staff members will be expected to contribute cooperatively to the overall intellectual life of the School, College and University.

Role Statement:

In their role as ANU academic level B in the Research School of Engineering the appointees will be expected to:
1.	Undertake independent research in the field of silicon solar cells, in particular in relation to one of the four specific areas identified above, with a view to publishing original and innovative results in refereed journals, present research at academic seminars and at national and international conferences, and collaborate with other researchers at a national and/or international level.
2.	To work constructively with other project team members and project partners, and to contribute to the achievement of project milestones and the preparation of project reports.
3.	Actively seek and secure external funding including the preparation and submission of research proposals to external funding bodies.
4.	Contribute to the teaching activities of the School at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This includes, but is not limited to, the preparation and delivery of lectures and tutorials, the preparation of online material, marking and assessment, consultations with students, acting as subject coordinators and the initiation and development of course/subject material.
5.	Supervise students working on individual or group projects at undergraduate, honours, graduate-coursework levels.  Assist with supervision of research students. 
6.	Supervise less senior academic staff and research support staff in your research area.
7.	Assist in outreach activities including to prospective students, research institutes, industry, government, the media and the general public.
8.	Maintain high academic standards in all education, research and administration endeavours.
9.	Take responsibility for their own workplace health and safety and not wilfully place at risk the health and safety of another person in the workplace.
10.	Other duties as required consistent with the classification level of the position.

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SELECTION CRITERIA:

1.	A relevant PhD in engineering, materials science or physics.
2.	A track record of independent research in crystalline silicon solar cells, in one or more of the following four areas, as detailed above: 1. Novel passivated contacts for silicon solar cells; 2. Advanced characterisation of silicon materials and solar cells; 3. Advanced industrial silicon solar cells; 4. Hydrogenation of defects in silicon. This track record should be evidenced by publications in high quality peer-reviewed journals and conferences, a record of developing and maintaining collaborations, and by other measures such as research grants, awards and invited presentations.
3.	The ability and willingness to work effectively with the project team members, our industry and institutional partners, and to prepare detailed project reports.
4.	The ability and willingness to apply for competitive external funding to support individual and collaborative research activities.
5.	The ability and willingness to make some contributions to the School’s teaching program in the area of the applicant’s expertise.
6.	The ability to contribute to the supervision of PhD, Masters and Honours research students.
7.	Excellent oral and written English language skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of staff and students in a cross-disciplinary academic environment and to foster respectful and productive working relationships with staff, students and colleagues at all levels. 
8.	A demonstrated high-level understanding of equal opportunity principles, and a commitment to the application of these policies in a University context.
	
Supervisor Signature:		Date:	11/1/2018	
Printed Name:	Dan Macdonald	Uni ID:	U9718154	

References:	
General Staff Classification Descriptors	
Academic Minimum Standards	

Pre-Employment Work Environment Report
Please note the Pre-Employment Work Environment Report form must be completed by the supervisor of the advertised position and provided electronically and separately, as it needs to be uploaded into ANU Recruit system and available for applicants to download when reviewing the position documentation. Without this form jobs cannot be advertised. 

	Pre-Employment Work Environment Report	
Position Details
College/Div/Centre	ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science	Dept/School/Section	Engineering	
Position Title	Postdoctoral Fellow	Classification	Level B	
Position No.		Reference No.	     	

In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991 the University has a duty of care to provide a safe workplace for all staff.
•	This form must be completed by the supervisor of the advertised position and forwarded with the job requisition to Appointments and Promotions Branch, Human Resources Division.  Without this form jobs cannot be advertised.
•	This form is used to advise potential applicants of work environment issues prior to application.
•	Once an applicant has been selected for the position consideration should be given to their inclusion on the University’s Health Surveillance Program where appropriate – see . http://info.anu.edu.au/hr/OHS/__Health_Surveillance_Program/index.asp   Enrolment on relevant OHS training courses should also be arranged – see http://info.anu.edu.au/hr/Training_and_Development/OHS_Training/index.asp 
•	‘Regular’ hazards identified below must be listed as ‘Essential’ in the Selection Criteria - see ‘ Employment Medical Procedures’ at http://info.anu.edu.au/Policies/_DHR/Procedures/Employment_Medical_Procedures.asp
Potential Hazards 
•	Please indicate whether the duties associated with appointment will result in exposure to any of the following potential hazards, either as a regular or occasional part of the duties.	
TASK	regular		occasional		TASK	regular		occasional	
key boarding					laboratory work				
lifting, manual handling					work at heights				
repetitive manual tasks					work in confined spaces				
catering / food preparation					noise / vibration				
fieldwork & travel					electricity				
driving a vehicle									
NON-IONIZING RADIATION					IONIZING RADIATION				
solar					gamma, x-rays				
ultraviolet					beta particles				
infra red					nuclear particles				
laser									
radio frequency									
CHEMICALS					BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS				
hazardous substances					microbiological materials				
allergens					potential biological allergens				
cytotoxics					laboratory animals or insects				
mutagens/teratogens/
carcinogens					clinical specimens, including blood				
pesticides / herbicides					genetically-manipulated specimens				
					immunisations				
OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS (please specify):
     

Supervisor’s Signature: 		Print Name:	Dan Macdonald	Date:	9/1/2018