Research Scientist: Photonics & Quantum Chip Packaging

VTT; Oulu; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VTT in Oulu seeks a Research Scientist to advance integration and packaging technologies for photonics, quantum and microelectronic devices. You will contribute to research, prototyping and pilot manufacturing, collaborating with customers and partners, and may manage small R&D projects.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to design concepts, perform assembly and testing, and communicate results in reports and presentations. English fluency is required.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in photonic devices and their integration technologies.
• Experience in device packaging, assembly processes, high‑frequency electronics or quantum technologies is valued.
• Knowledge of microelectronics, semiconductors, optoelectronics, electronics manufacturing, microsystems, thermal management, cleanroom processes or project management is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to R&D on photonics and quantum device integration technologies with design and manufacturing experts.
• Design integration and packaging concepts and/or develop and carry out assembly processes and related characterization tasks.
• Plan and execute assembly, packaging and testing experiments, analyse results and solve technical challenges.
• Communicate research plans and results in meetings, reports and presentations.
• Publish scientific results in journals and conference proceedings.
• Support the preparation of new research and customer projects.
• Manage small R&D projects, depending on your interests.

Skills

Photonics integration

Packaging technologies

High-frequency electronics

Quantum technologies

Education

Master's degree

PhD preferred

Job description

VTT in Oulu seeks a Research Scientist to advance integration and packaging technologies for photonics, quantum and microelectronic devices. You will contribute to research, prototyping and pilot manufacturing, collaborating with customers and partners, and may manage small R&D projects.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to design concepts, perform assembly and testing, and communicate results in reports and presentations. English fluency is required.