Solar Scientist

Fortescue • Full-time • Golden, Colorado, United States • $80k - $120k / year • 6d ago

Our Opportunity

At Fortescue we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy, green hydrogen, and sustainable mining projects. To realize those projects, we are building a significant portfolio of technologies through a growing research and development program that is executed in Innovation Centers across Australia, Europe and the US. An opportunity exists for a driven and organized professional to join Fortescue's Innovation Center in Colorado to help develop next generation solar materials and devices.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in research and development programs to develop new technologies in the areas of solar and other green energy applications
Support the Principal Solar and Manager Technology Development to ensure technology programs are delivered on time and within budget
Support in the preparation of research proposals and funding applications
Collaborate with team members to drive technology commercialization

Qualifications and Experience

PhD in chemistry, material science, or a related field
Postdoctoral research viewed favorably
3+ years of laboratory research, including experience during PhD training
Experience with fabricating and characterizing materials used in current and next-generation solar and opto-electronic technologies (perovskite experience preferred)
Experience with solution-processing via blade coating and slot die coating techniques
Experience with solar device and module fabrication
Thin film deposition experience from solution and vacuum techniques
Tandem and multi-junction device experience preferred
Outcomes-focused; detail-oriented; structured; ambitious; scientist
Values Driven

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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