Over Easy Solar is recruiting a solar PV R&D specialist to take part in our exciting research tasks with vertical bifacial solar panels for rooftop mounting. The candidate will join on a journey to develop a truly innovative solar product in an up-and-coming startup company. The candidate will report to the company’s CEO.

Tasks will include, among others:

• Project management for the project Vertical.solar and planning of future R&D projects
• Close collaboration with our R&D partners at Institute for Energy Technology and Fraunhofer ISE, and other international partners in future projects
• Data collection and data analysis of energy yield from our prototype and pilot installations
• Developing and enhancing simulation methods for vertical bifacial solar panels
• Lead analysis of wind forces on Over Easy Solar installations with our partners through CFD and wind tunnel experiments (prior experience is not a requirement)
• Lead analysis of material quality and lifetime assessment, as well as sustainability in manufacturing, with feedback to the production and product design team (prior experience is not a requirement)
• Research and analysis of the interaction between solar panels and green roofs

We are looking for a person with some of the following qualifications:

• A strong desire to make an impact and contribute to accelerating the energy transition
• PhD or Master degree in the field of renewable energy engineering, electrical engineering, nanotechnology or materials science
• Experience with commercial R&D projects
• An international mindset and openness to work with people of different backgrounds
• Both senior and junior candidates will be considered, and responsibilities can be adapted to the candidate

What we offer:

• To join a team set to take a place in the history of solar energy technology
• Flexible working hours and flexible workplace
• Office at StartupLab in Forskningsparken, Oslo, or in our office in central Valencia, with a possibility to work during periods remotely from other location in Europe
• Competitive salary and shares incentive program
• Starting date: January/February 2023 or earlier

About Over Easy Solar: The company was founded in January 2021, to develop a patent-pending solar unit that will greatly simplify solar installations on flat and green roofs. We have four running installations as of now and we are planning many more in the coming months. We are proud to be the winners of SolarPower Europe’s Startup Award 2022, and we are in the process of securing new investors who will provide a solid backing for the company in the years to come.

Send your application to trygve@overeasy.no. The application should include:

• A 1-2-page motivation letter
• CV, references and grade transcripts

Deadline for application: 1 October 2022