About the Position
Ben-Gurion University's Jacob Blaustein Center for Scientific Cooperation awards 4-5 international postdoctoral fellowships annually at the Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research (BIDR) in Sede Boqer. Research areas include high-concentration photovoltaics, solar thermal, desalination, and sustainable desert systems. Two tiers: Blaustein Fellow ($30,800/year) and Distinguished Blaustein Fellow ($36,250/year + airfare + housing). PhD must be awarded within the last 5 years.
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.Energy EfficiencyEnergy EfficiencyBuilding envelopes, industrial process optimization, heat pumps, and demand-side management. The fastest and cheapest lever for reducing total energy consumption.Energy Access & Developing MarketsEnergy Access & Developing MarketsExpanding affordable, reliable energy to 750 million people without electricity. Focuses on mini-grids, off-grid solar, and last-mile electrification in the Global South.