Are you interested in applied research and looking for Postdoctoral opportunities? Do you want to help solve global challenges by advancing AI, maritime technologies, quantum computing for materials science, or innovative biosensing solutions? Would you like to collaborate with leading industry partners and join a community of 2 300 multidisciplinary experts? We are now seeking several Postdoctoral Researchers to join us at VTT and take part in shaping the future of innovation!
VTT is one of the leading applied research organisations in Europe. What unites us are curiosity, a passion for learning and a purpose: to solve the biggest challenges of our time and turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. Our cross-disciplinary community of over 2300 brilliant minds from almost 60 different nationalities is focused on creating impact through science-based innovation. Get to know us further by exploring VTT's tech & infra.
We are seeking several Postdoctoral Researchers to work on cutting-edge research in fields like artificial intelligence, quantum computing for materials science, maritime technology, computational materials science, and biosensing. We also have opportunities in areas such as corrosion, powder technologies, and radio-frequency circuits to tackle some of the most pressing scientific challenges.
VTT launched a Postdoc Programme in 2023 to develop new ways to support scientific excellence and to strengthen career paths from universities to VTT. We want to provide development opportunities for recent university PhDs in applied research and industry collaboration. As a Postdoctoral Researcher at VTT, you will have the opportunity to focus on scientific work (e.g. publishing, and mentoring junior researchers), and you are able to make an impact on our customers and society. Our researchers work closely together with industry, often in interdisciplinary research groups. VTT has excellent research infrastructure and internal services to support your research work.
We have several open positions in different research areas. If you are interested in joining us, here you can find information about our current job openings, and apply for the positions from the links below. We warmly encourage you to apply if you spot a position that might be suitable for your background and interests!
Mobility and transport research area:
Foresight and data economy research area:
Knowledge driven design:
Microelectronics and quantum technology research area:
Sensing solutions research area:
Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!
VTT’s Postdoctoral Programme – a unique opportunity for a postdoc in applied research
Want to know more about what it is like to work at VTT? Check from the video what is the purpose of Rakesh's work with energy system modelling, Mika's work with wireless, 5G and 6G technologies and Emma's work with sustainable supply chains, and what kind of impact their work has!
Didn't find a suitable role? You can leave us an open application below, but we highly recommend applying via the positions listed above. We review open applications, and if we spot a potential opportunity for you, we will reach out to you to continue the discussion.
These postdoc positions are part of Postdoctoral Programme for Research Institutes. The Programme has been granted 40 million euros in funding based on the Finnish government's multi-annual research and development (R&D) funding plan. This funding enables recruitment of 85 PhD-level experts to 12 Finnish government research institutes between 2025 and 2028. The aim of the Programme is to strengthen RDI competence in areas important to society and business. Postdoctoral researcher will conduct goal-oriented high-level research at the interface between the academic community, industry and administration. The Programme supports postdoctoral researcher’s networking and mobility between sectors.
Apply between 9 September 2024 and 30 September 2024 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)
VTT is a visionary research, development and innovation partner. We drive sustainable growth and tackle the biggest global challenges of our time and turn them into growth opportunities. We go beyond the obvious to help the society and companies to grow through technological innovations. We have 80 years of experience of top-level research and science-based results. VTT is at the sweet spot where innovation and business come together.
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