Analyst, Solar Research

DisplaySearch is seeking a highly qualified analyst to support its rapidly growing photovoltaics (PV) research practice of reports, consulting and conferences. The category includes cell manufacturing, equipment, materials, module assembly, and installations of crystalline Si and thin film PV. Coverage will include technology and IP assessment, tracking of materials, cell, and module production capacity, supply/demand, manufacturing costs & price assessments, relevant government policy, and market forecasts by technology, region and application.

Overall Responsibilities
The analyst will report to the Vice President of Manufacturing Research. The role of the analyst is to design the reports, ensure that the proper data is collected and write or review the analytical portion of each report. The analyst will work with colleagues in China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Europe and the U.S. The analyst also conducts consulting assignments and supports DisplaySearch’s conferences. Consulting assignments vary from manipulating DisplaySearch’s databases to meet the needs of the client to conducting full fledged market planning for new products, competitive analysis and due diligence. Responsibilities for conferences include establishing the overall program, recruiting speakers and presenting.

Qualifications

• Must be a recognized professional in the PV field, who has spoken at conferences, written articles and is thoroughly familiar with PV technologies and manufacturing.
• Must have strong relationships with materials, cell, and module makers, and the drive to establish new relationships with supply chain participants.
• Must be able to understand the needs of clients, and to design reports and databases that are marketable to the industry and will have a strong view of the future, being able to differentiate between the capabilities of the incumbent technologies with the advantages of new approaches, and to forecast manufacturing ramp-up and cost structures.
• 5+ years experience in the field and working knowledge of PV, key people and materials/cell/module technologies and markets.
• Must have demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data. A working understanding of modern statistical methods is desired and deep understanding of Excel is required.
• Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Should possess a degree in science or engineering, or be able to demonstrate equivalent proficiency in technology.
• Must be self motivated, able to work independently and to manage your own time and have a proactive approach to your work.
• The ability to manage a small global team is mandatory. A successful candidate must be able to effectively communicate, based on experience and/or language skills.
• Preferred locations are Germany, China, US or Japan.
• Highly proficient English skills required. Bilingual candidates with Asian language or German skills preferred.

Travel (typically 25-40 %)

Please submit cover letters and resumes to contact@displaysearch.com attention: Charles Annis and Paul Semenza.