Research Scientist, CMOS integrated 2D sensors

VTT; Espoo; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visionary work in technology

Fascinating projects, excellent研究 env

Great career opportunities, superb_col

Support for well-being

Job summary

VTT is a leading applied research organisation in Europe, focused on solving the biggest challenges of our time and turning them into sustainable growth. We are seeking a Research Scientist for CMOS integrated 2D sensors with a strong background in semiconductor physics, electronics, or process integration.

You will develop and carry out research on integrated sensors and 2D/1D devices, focusing on graphene and carbon nanotube materials and their fabrication.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in physics, electronics, or closely related field.
• Experience in design and fabrication of 2D-material-based components.
• Excellent communications skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Process development and characterization of graphene and/or carbon nanotube components.
• Solving complex nanofabrication challenges.
• Communicating and solving problems in collaboration with others at VTT.

Skills

Semiconductor physics

Electronics

Process integration

English communication

Education

MSc or PhD in physics, electronics, or closely related field

Job description

Are you interested in graphene and semiconductor devices 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 timeand turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. Our cross-disciplinary community of over 2300 brilliant mindsisfocused on creating impact through science-based innovation.Get to know us further by exploring VTT's tech & infra.

We are now looking for Research Scientist for CMOS integrated 2D sensors with a strong background in semiconductor physics, electronics or process integration. As a researcher at VTT, you will have an essential role in developing and carrying out research on integrated sensors and 2D/1D based devices. 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 sensors based on novel materials such as graphene and carbon nanotubes. You understand the big picture and participate in the concept development.

Our team develops advanced semiconductor nanocomponents focused on more than Moore applications such as CMOS integrated 2D sensors, in-memory analog 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 and characterization of graphene and/or carbon nanotube components
• Solving complex nanofabrication challenges
• Communicating and solving the problems in tight collaboration with others at VTT

Who we are looking for:

• Experience in the design and fabrication of 2D-material-based components
• You have a MSc or PhD in physics, electronics, or closely similar field.
• You have experience in semiconductor physics and electronics
• You have experience in cleanroom fabrication
• 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’llenjoy:/ What we offer you:

• 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 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, both locally and internationally. At VTT, you’ll have state-of-the-art research facilities at your disposal, 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 over 10 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 great 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, we offer exercise and culture benefits, hobby clubs, and voluntary well-being services such as meditation programmes and trainings on cognitive ergonomics.

15 November 2026.

Interested and want to hear more?

For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Olli-Pekka Kilpi by email [e-mail].

We look forward to hearing from you!

QUANTUM ROLE CONTEXT | Appended by Quantum.Jobs v2

Role context:

This role exists to advance microelectronics research by integrating two-dimensional materials into complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor platforms. Positioned at the intersection of applied research and industrial development, the function bridges academic scientific concepts with practical semiconductor engineering. Researchers in this capacity execute design, fabrication, and process integration tasks within cleanroom facilities. By prototyping advanced nanocomponents, professionals help transition emerging physical phenomena into functional solid-state devices suitable for specialized sensing, analog computing, and 3D integration applications across multidisciplinary project teams.

Quantum ecosystem relevance:

While primarily focused on semiconductor sensors and nanocomponents, this role supports the broader quantum ecosystem through foundational materials development and nanofabrication expertise. Low-dimensional materials and advanced silicon integration techniques provide critical technical capabilities for solid-state quantum hardware, specialized readout electronics, and cryogenic control devices. By optimizing fabrication methodologies for novel nanostructures within shared research infrastructure, this engineering function contributes directly to the scalable hardware manufacturing processes and enabling microelectronics required for next-generation quantum technologies.

Capability signals:

• Applied expertise in semiconductor device physics and process integration techniques
• Practical experience in cleanroom nanofabrication and component characterization workflows
• Solid background in design and fabrication of two-dimensional material components
• Proficiency in developing concept designs for novel integrated sensor architectures
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across academic and industrial research partnerships