About the Position
Twelve postdoctoral scholarships for US and Canadian researchers to join Israeli universities (Ariel, Bar-Ilan, BGU, Haifa, HUJI, Technion, TAU, Weizmann). Generously funded, covering all research areas in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics including energy. Start date October 2026 (early start from June 1, 2026 possible). PhD must be submitted by October 1, 2026. Check website for 2026-27 application opening.
Research Areas
Solar EnergySolar EnergyPhotovoltaic cells, solar thermal systems, and concentrated solar power. Covers cell efficiency improvements, perovskite and tandem architectures, and utility-scale deployment.HydrogenHydrogenGreen hydrogen production via electrolysis, storage, transport, and fuel cell applications. Central to decarbonizing heavy industry, shipping, and long-distance transport.Energy Storage & BatteriesEnergy Storage & BatteriesLithium-ion, solid-state, and flow batteries for grid-scale and mobile applications. Critical for smoothing renewable variability and enabling full electrification.Smart GridsSmart GridsDigital infrastructure for intelligent power distribution, demand response, and distributed generation. Includes grid cybersecurity and real-time balancing.Energy EfficiencyEnergy EfficiencyBuilding envelopes, industrial process optimization, heat pumps, and demand-side management. The fastest and cheapest lever for reducing total energy consumption.