Postdoc - Quantum Photonics & Integrated Circuits

Moventas Wind Ltd; Finland; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

VTT in Finland seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance photonics for quantum technologies within the Quantum Enabling team. You’ll develop integrated photonics building blocks (QPICs) and participate in projects spanning academia and industry.

You will plan and execute research, seek funding, publish results and mentor junior researchers, contributing to a strong collaborative research culture and high-impact outcomes in quantum photonics.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent recently earned in photonics, physics, electronics or closely related field.
• Several years of work experience in integrated photonics, preferably including QPICs.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a research portfolio on integrated photonics for quantum technologies.
• Characterize optical and electro-optical properties of active PICs.
• Develop wafer-scale fabrication and integration processes for QPICs.
• Identify new research opportunities and build networks with industry and academia.

Skills

Integrated photonics

QPICs

Quantum optics

English fluency

Communication

Education

Doctoral degree in photonics/physics/electronics

Job description

VTT in Finland seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance photonics for quantum technologies within the Quantum Enabling team. You’ll develop integrated photonics building blocks (QPICs) and participate in projects spanning academia and industry.

You will plan and execute research, seek funding, publish results and mentor junior researchers, contributing to a strong collaborative research culture and high-impact outcomes in quantum photonics.