Total is a global oil and gas producer and provider with 100,000 employees in more than 130 countries worldwide. We deploy our technological expertise and capabilities to help meet world energy demand for current and future generations. We are also a world-class chemical manufacturer.

Your talent is needed for the following positions in Paris (France) :

• R&D ENGINEER, SILICON SOLAR CELLS
• R&D ENGINEER, 3^rd GENERATION SOLAR CELLS

• Within the R&D division, reporting to the head of department »Solar and New Energies«, and liaising with the other Total units concerned, you will be responsible for:
• Gathering, analyzing and synthesizing the information and resources needed to elaborate the Solar Cell R&D program (silicon or 3^rd generation);
• Managing approved projects while meeting technical, budget and deadline targets and handling reporting, especially to Project Committees and the R&D Steering Committee;
• Finding ways to leverage R&D results in operating units and providing scientific and technological support;
• Cooperating with related projects (2^nd and 3^rd or 1^st and 2^nd generation solar cells, concentrated solar applications...)
• Developing technological benchmarking for the activity and managing external partnerships;
• Representing Total in various external organizations.

FINALITY
To pilot the R&D activity of the Branch in the field of solar cells (silicon or 3^rd generation – mainly organic) through approved projects, in relationship with the other Group units and with external R&D partners, with the goal of gaining the fundamental knowledge and the expected results (including intellectual property) for further short/mid term operational transfer.

REQUIRED SKILLS
Knowledge of solid state Physics/ Chemistry – semiconductors – combined with mastering of industrial technologies of solar PV. Interest for a R&D position not based in a laboratory. Fluent English and ability to work in a French-speaking environment.

• For R&D Engineer, Silicon Solar Cells
  PhD in semiconductor Physics, silicon solar cell technologies, including excellent knowledge of electronic structure engineering
  developed in the new high performance cell architectures. Industrial or post-doctoral 5 to 10 years R&D experience within silicon solar cells technology. Good operational knowledge of production processes and of analytical methods used in solar cell characterization and qualification.
• For R&D Engineer, 3^rd Generation Solar Cells
  PhD in organic Chemistry, 3^rd generation solar cell technologies, with excellent knowledge of advanced semi conducting
  polymers and hybrid (organic/inorganic) devices, including relates synthesis/manufacturing methods. Industrial or post-doctoral 5 to 10 years R&D experience within these fields. Good knowledge of fundamental processes (photochemistry,
  electrochemical processes, artificial photosynthesis...) and of analytical methods used in related nano sciences and organic semiconductors.

To apply, go to our website or write to Total, Recruitment Department, 2 Place de la Coupole, 92078 Paris-La Défense Cedex, France.
www.careers.total.com

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