Ricercatore / Ricercatrice senior nel campo dei sistemi IPV (fotovoltaici integrati)

Institute for Renewable Energy

Short description of the position:

The Institute for Renewable Energy of Eurac Research is seeking a highly motivated Senior Researcher to join our Photovoltaic System Group focusing on built-environment integrated photovoltaic.

To support Italy’s decarbonization goals, our team works on innovative PV integration solutions for buildings and infrastructures, as well as dual-purpose land use (e.g., agrivoltaics).

The successful candidate will support our team in strengthening the competitiveness of the integrated photovoltaic sector, driving the development of innovative, customized products for architectural integration in facade elements, by collaborating with local and international stakeholders in the PV and construction industries.

Tasks:

• Support IPV solutions prototyping focusing on aesthetics, cost, reliability, circularity, and sustainability based on architects/designer specifications;
• Support Design of Experiment and testing of different IPV solutions;
• Coordinate effectively with internal team and external partners, including industry stakeholders;
• Present research findings to the international scientific community (international journals, conferences etc); Contribute to proposal writing and funding acquisition for new projects.

Requirements:

• PhD in: Engineering, Architecture, Physics or similar, preferably with a background in photovoltaics;
• Good knowledge of English, written and spoken. Italian and/or German are desirable;
• Availability to travel internationally;
• Interest in developing a professional future in the field of integrated photovoltaic systems;
• Previous experience in working in EU research projects (e.g. H2020, LIFE etc.), preferably also in proposal writing and funding acquisition;
• Ability to work in a team, with a clear orientation to results and generation of new ideas;

The following will be assessed:

• Laboratory experience with characterization devices;
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g. Python);
• Knowledge of BIM environment;
• Previous experience in IP protection;

We offer:

Join a dynamic, international team dedicated to transforming the built environment for energy autonomy. This role offers opportunities to collaborate with leading research centers, construction companies, PV manufacturers, and public entities. Enjoy a culture of openness and trust, with colleagues passionate about impactful work in a fast-growing sector.

Eurac Research is listed as certified Great Place to Work on Italian national level based on the collaborators surveys here.

The position is initially limited to a period of 1 year with possibility of extension.

How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application (CV, cover letter and further relevant documents) by 7.12.2024