Postdoctoral Researcher, Photonics for Quantum

VTT; Finland; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

VTT is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Quantum Enabling team in Finland. You will develop and carry out research and commercial projects and apply for research funding. You will build our project portfolio and develop substance knowledge and competence for our organisation’s and customers’ needs.

You’ll engage in customer relations and advance excellence in photonics and quantum. As a part of the team, you will work on project opportunities, publish in journals, present at

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in photonics, physics, electronics or closely related field within last 5 years.
• Several years of work experience in integrated photonics, preferably including QPICs.
• Excellent English communication skills, written and spoken.
• Knowledge of detectors and fast EO modulators is a strong plus.
• Strong background in quantum optics; industry collaboration is a plus.
• Understanding of research-business interactions is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a research portfolio on integrated photonics supporting quantum technologies
• Optical and electro-optical characterization of active PICs
• Wafer-scale fabrication process development and integration for QPICs
• Identify new research opportunities and build networks with industry and academia
• Collaborate in research teams and co-author publications and project work
• Contribute to dissemination with journal publications and conference presentations
• Supervise and tutor junior team members

Skills

PhD in photonics

Integrated photonics

English proficiency

Quantum optics

Industry collaboration

Education

PhD in photonics/physics/electronics

Job description

Organisation/Company VTT Research Field Engineering » Other Physics » Optics Physics » Quantum mechanics Physics » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 30 Sep 2026 - 20:59 (UTC) Country Finland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Are you interested in integrated photonics and quantum technologies 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? Are you enthusiastic about working with fascinating projects in the state-of-the-art research facilities? VTT might be just the place for you.If you are an international talent searching for a new opportunity, read more about the benefits of living in Finland and VTT’s support for relocation here!

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 timeand turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. Our cross-disciplinary community of over 2000 brilliant minds from 55+ different nationalities focuses on creating impact through science-based innovation. Get to know us further by exploring VTT's tech & infra .

We are now looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join our Quantum Enabling team

Asa Postdoctoral Researcher

you will have an essential role in developing, planning and carrying out research and commercial projects and applying for research funding. You will be responsible for building our project portfolio and developing substance knowledge and competence for our organisation’s and customers’ needs. You’ll have an active role in customer relations, and you will use your vision to develop excellence in the field of photonics and quantum.

• Managing and developing a research portfolio on integrated photonics supporting quantum technologies
• Optical and Electro-optical characterization of active PICs
• Wafer scale fabrication process development and process integration for QPICs
• Actively look for new research opportunities, collaboration with industries and build a strong network with academy and industry within the field.
• Building knowledge base on device and system level QPICs within the team
• Initiation in bringing in new project opportunities
• Collaborating in research team and project group with co-writing and project work
• Participating actively in dissemination with journal publications and in conference presentations
• Supervising andtutoring junior team members.

Who we are looking for:

• You have recently (max 5 years ago) gained your doctoral degree in photonics, physics, electronics or closely similar field.
• You have several years of work experience and track record in integrated photonics, preferably including QPICs.
• You have excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of design, fabrication, and characterization of detectors and fast EO modulators is a strong plus.
• Strong background on quantum optics is seen as an asset. Previous experience in industry or close collaboration with industrial players is seen as a plus.
• A further benefit is knowledge about the interactions between research and business.

As a person, we hope that you are:

• Results-oriented and proactive, with the initiative to drive work forward and deliver results.
• A strong communicator and collaborator, 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.
• An open-minded and innovative person with a vision of longer-term research needs.
• Eager to work with new topics and methods, even out of your comfort zone to achieve the set ambitious goals.