Postdoctoral Researcher: Quantum Photonics & QPICs

VTT; Espoo; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

VTT is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join our Quantum Photonics team in Espoo. You will develop research and commercial projects, build our project portfolio, and pursue funding to advance quantum-enabled photonics with industry partners.

You will collaborate across academia and industry, publish results, and mentor junior researchers while contributing to cutting-edge QPIC development. This role emphasizes innovation, teamwork, and a strong publication record.

Qualifications

• You have recently earned a doctoral degree in photonics, physics, electronics or a closely related field.
• You have several years of work experience and a track record in integrated photonics, preferably including QPICs.
• You have excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of detectors, fast EO modulators, and quantum optics is a strong plus.
• Industry experience or collaboration with industrial players is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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 integration for QPICs.
• Identify new research opportunities and foster industry-academia collaborations.
• Build knowledge base on device and system level QPICs within the team.
• Initiate bringing in new project opportunities and co-write projects.
• Collaborate in research teams with project work and co-authorship.
• Disseminate results via journal publications and conference presentations.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Integrated photonics

QPICs experience

English communication

Research project management

Industry collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in photonics/physics/electronics

Job description

VTT is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join our Quantum Photonics team in Espoo. You will develop research and commercial projects, build our project portfolio, and pursue funding to advance quantum-enabled photonics with industry partners.

You will collaborate across academia and industry, publish results, and mentor junior researchers while contributing to cutting-edge QPIC development. This role emphasizes innovation, teamwork, and a strong publication record.