"Postdoctoral Researcher"

The Soft Matter and Wetting Group headed by Prof. Robin Ras at Aalto University invites applications for a postdoctoral position in thin film deposition for an advanced antifogging technology. The position is funded from a Business Finland commercialization project in a collaboration with the group of Prof. Heikki Nieminen.

We are seeking a motivated candidate to join our team. The successful applicant will be involved in the design, fabrication, and testing of functional thin film coatings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and optimizing advanced surfaces using state-of-the-art thin film technologies
• Characterizing prepared thin films using advanced spectroscopic and microscopy techniques
• Performing wettability and durability tests on developed materials
• Participating in anti-fogging performance testing and analyzing experimental results
• Participating in commercialization of developed materials

Qualifications:

• PhD in one of the following broader experimental areas: physics, chemistry, materials science
• Experience with thin film deposition (ALD, CVD, etc.) and/or surface characterization (contact angle goniometry, electron microscopy, ellipsometry, spectroscopy, etc.) is required
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills (fluency in English) and strong collaboration abilities

What we offer

The Postdoctoral researcher position will be based in Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University with high-tech facilities in this department along with the facilities in Micronova and OtaNano. OtaNano offers a wide variety of fabrication processes and equipment for micro- and nanostructures. The facilities cover a comprehensive range of equipment, including atomic layer deposition devices, electron microscopy, x-ray scattering, ellipsometry, spectroscopic equipment, etc.

The position is full-time and initially funded for one year, with the possibility of extension. The starting salary is approximately 4130–4550 €/month, depending on experience, and includes occupational healthcare.

We value a healthy work–life balance and actively support personal and professional development. You will have opportunities to collaborate with leading academic and industry partners and contribute to development of cutting-edge anti-fogging technology.

Join us!

Please submit your application including the attachments mentioned below as one single PDF document in English through our online recruitment system by using the link on Aalto University’s web page (click the "Apply Now” button).

1. Letter of motivation
2. CV including list of publications
3. Contact details of at least two referees

Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions). If you are a student or visitor at Aalto University, please apply with your personal email address (not aalto.fi) via Aalto University open positions

The deadline for applications is November 25, 2025. We will go through applications, and we may invite suitable candidates to interview already during the application period. The positions will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are identified.

For additional information, contact Prof. Robin Ras, robin.ras@aalto.fi