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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Master's Thesis: "Development of an ALD Layer for Passivating ETL Contacts" - **Company:** Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft - **Location:** Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Extract Transform Load (ETL), Microsoft Office - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.fraunhofer.de/talentcommunity/apply/1420298033/?locale=en_US ## About the Role * You are studying a science or technology-related field, such as microsystems engineering, physics, or a comparable discipline. * You plan and complete tasks independently, to a high standard, and enjoy carrying them out. * You are proficient in using MS Office. * You have already successfully demonstrated your excellent written and spoken German and English skills., In addition to the thesis, a contract as a research assistant will be established. The remuneration for this is based on the degree of the academic qualification. ## Description For our group "Silicon Solar Cells", we are looking for a student assistant to begin as soon as possible, with the opportunity to write a master's thesis on the topic "Development of an ALD Layer for Passivating ETL Contacts," for the following tasks: * The goal of your thesis is to develop a method using atomic layer deposition (ALD) to passivate the interface between the perovskite absorber and the electron contact in perovskite solar cells. * You will develop the process for depositing the Al O and TiO layer system on our ALD system (FlexAL). * You will prepare the appropriate test substrates. * You will measure the optical, structural, and electrical properties of the layers using ellipsometry, UV-vis spectroscopy, and IV measurements. * You will integrate the developed layers into perovskite solar cells and analyze their functionality within the device. * You will analyze and present the results. What you contribute, * Exclusive insights: By working together with the scientists in our department, you will gain insights into the day-to-day research and development work at a research institute. * Laboratory infrastructure: At Fraunhofer ISE, we work with state-of-the-art equipment and devices so that research projects can be carried out using the latest technology. 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