Senior Postdoc Researcher in Solar Photovoltaics

We are seeking a Senior Researcher in Photovoltaic (PV) Systems to strengthen our applied research, development, and innovation (RDI) activities in advanced solar energy systems.

The position is based at Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turku UAS) and focuses on industry oriented research, international collaboration, and the development of high impact, data driven solutions for modern PV systems, particularly bifacial and agrivoltaic (AgriPV) applications.

As a Senior Researcher, you will take a leading role in applied research and project management within national and international RDI initiatives. Your key responsibilities include leading and managing research projects related to PV system implementation and reliability, ensuring timely execution and high scientific quality.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Energy Technology, or a closely related field

Strong and well documented understanding of photovoltaic principles, from cell and module physics to system level design and implementation

Demonstrated expertise in advanced PV system modeling, especially for bifacial PV systems (e.g. ray tracing or comparable approaches)

Proven knowledge of PV cell and module characterization techniques, particularly EL and PL measurements

Excellent programming and data analysis skills, with demonstrated expertise in Python or other relevant languages for modeling and simulation

Experience in managing or significantly contributing to EU or nationally funded research and innovation projects is highly preferred

Ability to work independently while effectively leading research tasks, work packages, or project components

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Proven experience in international RDI project coordination and consortium work

Track record in research funding acquisition and proposal writing

Project management skills in applied, industry oriented research envir