Are you interested in nanodevices and biodetectors and looking for a new job opportunity in the field? Would you like to develop innovative technology with superb colleagues who are top experts in their field? Do you want to build an excellent science career and work at the interface of academy and industry?
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 2400 brilliant minds from 60 different nationalities focuses on creating impact through science-based innovation.Get to know us further by exploringVTT's tech & infra.
We are now looking for a Research Scientist for CMOS integrated 2D detectors and electronics with a strong background in Material Physics, Electronics, or Process integration. As a researcher at VTT, you will have an essential role in developing and carrying out research on integrated detectors and 2D material process optimization. You identify and solve problems independently and creatively, while working closely and flexibly with a team of experts. You focus on the design and fabrication aspects of the 2D material-based detectors. You understand the big picture and participate in concept development.
Our team develops advanced semiconductor nanocomponents focused on beyond CMOS applications such as CMOS integrated 2D detectors, in-memory neuromorphic computing, and post-CMOS 3D integration. The developments are made in close collaboration with our academic partners along the lines agreed with our industrial partners.
Your responsibilities as Research Scientist:
- Process development, design and characterization of 2D material-based components
- Solving complex nanofabrication challenges
- Communicating and solving the problems in tight collaboration with others at VTT
Who we are looking for:
- You have a MSc or PhD in Physics, Electronics, or a closely similar field
- You have experience in Semiconductor physics and electronics
- You have experience in cleanroom fabrication of nanoscale devices
- Excellent communications skills in English are required
As a person, we hope that you are:
- You have strong communication and collaboration skills. You are able to efficiently interact with your colleagues and with people from different fields.
- An enthusiastic outside-the-box thinker. You enjoy challenges and learning new things and have a strong passion for science and research and development
- A further benefit is knowledge about the interactions between research and business
With VTT, you’ll enjoy:
- Visionary work in technology. We offer positions at the cutting-edge of technology and engineering, from next-generation microelectronics and quantum technology to automation and robotics, energy systems, and more. Our research agenda is dedicated to creating sustainable growth by solving systemic and technological challenges, so your work will go towards creating a real, positive impact. Read more about our strategy – the path of exponential hope.
- Fascinating projects, excellent research environment. Our researchers get to work on a combination of cutting-edge academic research and applied customer projects locally and internationally. At VTT, you'll have state-of-the-art research facilities, such as Micronova, the Finnish research infrastructure for micro-, nano-, and quantum technologies.
- Great career opportunities, superb colleagues. At VTT, excellence in research is a strategic priority. We offer long-term positions and stable career paths in top-level research. People tend to stay with us for over ten years since there are always new roles and responsibilities to grow into. Collaborating in a cross-disciplinary community with superb colleagues is a source of learning, inspiration, and fun. Read more about our organisational culture as the builder of the world's most meaningful place to work.
- Support for your well-being.Our people are our main asset, so we take good care of them. We aim to nurture excellent team spirit and leadership and offer versatile well-being services to enable a good work-life balance. On top of 6 weeks of paid holidays annually (after one year of work), we offer exercise and culture benefits, hobby clubs, and other versatile services aiming to support your occupational wellbeing.
Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!
Please send your CV and application with your salary request via our recruitment system as soon as possible but at the latest by 8 March 2026. We will process applications as they come in, and fill in the position as soon as we find the right candidate. A security clearance procedure will be conducted during the recruitment process.
Interested and want to hear more?
For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Olli-Pekka Kilpi by email (olli-pekka.kilpi@vtt.fi).
We look forward to hearing from you!
Location: Tietotie 3, Espoo
Apply between 12 February 2026 and 8 March 2026 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time