Postdoctoral position is available in the Functional Inorganic Materials Group (KovalenkoLab) at ETH Zurich, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences. 

The project aims to develop a conceptually new type of image sensor based on perovskite materials.

Related publications: 

1. Tsarev, S., et al., Vertically stacked monolithic perovskite colour photodetectors. Nature, 2025. 642(8068): p. 592-598. 

2. Wu, E., et al., A CMOS-Compatible Fabrication Approach for High-Performance Perovskite Photodetector Arrays. Advanced Optical Materials, 2025. 13(10): p. 2402979. 

3. Fabrizi, F., et al., A Versatile Top-Down Patterning Technique for Perovskite On-Chip Integration. ACS Nano, 2025. 

State-of-the-art electronic device fabrication techniques will be applied during the project, including thermal evaporation, magnetron sputtering, spin-coating, photolithography, and plasma etching. Advanced optical and electronic methods will be used for device characterization. 

The research activities will involve: 

• Synthesis and deposition of perovskite thin films (e.g., thermal co-evaporation) 
• Fabrication of charge-selective layers and transparent conductive oxide electrodes 
• Development of perovskite-specific integration and patterning methods (adapted photolithography, dry/wet etching) 
• Comprehensive optoelectronic characterization of fabricated devices 
• Collaboration with industrial partners 
• Supervision of PhD students in the project 

We are seeking highly motivated candidates with strong achievements and a proven track record. Applicants must have: 

• A PhD in physics, chemistry, materials science, or engineering with a strong publication record 
• Solid experimental background in materials science and chemistry, and basic knowledge of electronics 
• Mandatory experience in photodetectors, thin-film deposition, and microfabrication methods 
• Strong background in experimental hardware and programming skills 
• Willingness to take responsibility for a thin-film deposition cluster, consisting of two thermal evaporation setups and one magnetron sputtering setup, including supervision and maintenance 
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English (both written and spoken) 

• Training opportunities through ETH courses and workshops
• Access to cutting-edge equipment in Functional Inorganic Materials and the ETH FIRST cleanroom
• Support for international conference participation
• International, multidisciplinary, and collaborative team culture
• Excellent working environment with competitive salary and full benefits
• Inclusive and supportive atmosphere with strong commitment to diversity

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• Motivation letter 
• Curriculum vitae (CV) 
• 2–3 recommendation letters (preferably sent directly by referees) 
• PhD diploma 
• Any other relevant supporting documents 

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

Further information about Functional Inorganic Materials Group (KovalenkoLab) can be found on our website Kovalenko Lab Website Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Sergii Yakunin email [email protected] or Sergey Tsarev, email [email protected] (no applications).

We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

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