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Ionic Transport and Dynamic Processes in Perovskite Thin-Film Devices

Internship 25 to 36 months

Leuven (Belgium)

Published on 20 October 2026

  • Contract

    Internship 25 to 36 months

  • Location

    Leuven (Belgium)

  • Start date

    As soon as possible

  • Salary

    Information not provided

  • Remote working

    Not specified

Metal halide perovskites have emerged as aversatile semiconductor platform for applications including photovoltaics,light-emitting diodes, photodetectors, and electronic devices. Beyond theirexcellent optoelectronic properties, these materials exhibit significant ionicmobility, leading to a rich set of dynamic phenomena such as transientelectrical responses, memory effects, and non-equilibrium transport processes.While these effects are often associated with performance limitations, theyalso provide exciting opportunities to engineer novel device functionalitiesand adaptive material systems.

In this project, you will investigate ionictransport phenomena in perovskite thin-film devices and explore how theseprocesses can be influenced through different external stimuli. Devicefabrication will be carried out using imec's state-of-the-art researchinfrastructure, including microfabrication facilities and dedicated thin-filmmaterials laboratories. You will gain hands-on experience in cleanroomprocessing techniques such as photolithography, thin-film deposition,encapsulation, and device integration.

Following fabrication, the devices will becharacterized using a broad range of electrical and optical measurementtechniques, including current-voltage measurements, transient electricalcharacterization, and time-dependent device analysis. The project will focus onunderstanding how ionic motion affects device behavior and how differentoperating conditions can be used to tailor dynamic responses in perovskitesystems. Particular attention will be devoted to identifying relationshipsbetween material properties, device architecture, and ionic transport dynamics.

You will work within a multidisciplinaryteam consisting of PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, senior researchers,and professors active in the fields of optoelectronics, semiconductor devices,and advanced materials. The project provides an excellent opportunity toacquire practical cleanroom experience, develop advanced experimental skills,and gain exposure to cutting-edge research conducted in an internationalresearch environment. The student is expected to be self-motivated, eager tolearn new experimental techniques, and comfortable working in a collaborativeresearch environment. A background in semiconductor devices, electronics,materials science, physics, or photonics is advantageous.

Type of internship: Master internship

Duration: 6-12 months

Required educational background: Electrotechnics/Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Engineering, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Supervising scientist(s): For further information or for application, please contact Karim Elkhouly (< email deleted for security reasons >)

The reference code for this position is 2026-INT-254. Mention this reference code in your application.

Imec allowance will be provided for students studying at a non-Belgian university.

Applications should include the following information:
  • resume
  • motivation
  • current study

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application deadline

As long as the job is online

Study level

Master level or equivalent

Job Category

Technology

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