Senior Quantum Photonics Research Scientist - QPICs

VTT

Espoo

On-site

EUR 75,000 - 105,000

Full time

26 hours ago

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Relocation support

Excellent research facilities

Job summary

VTT is seeking a Research Scientist/Senior Scientist to join our Quantum Enabling team in Espoo, Finland. You will lead research on integrated photonics for quantum technologies and collaborate with industry partners to translate findings into impact.

The role requires a doctoral degree in photonics or closely related field, 5+ years of industry experience, and demonstrated expertise in detectors and fast EO modulators, with excellent English communication and team leadership.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in photonics, quantum, physics, electronics or closely related field.
+5 years of industry experience with integrated photonics, preferably QPICs.
Expertise in design, fabrication and characterization of detectors and fast EO modulators.
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
Knowledge of interactions between research and business is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage and develop a research portfolio on integrated photonics for quantum technologies.
Perform optical and electro-optical characterization of active PICs.
Lead wafer-scale fabrication process development and integration for QPICs.
Seek new research opportunities and foster collaborations with industry and academia within the field.
Build knowledge base on device and system level QPICs within the team.
Initiate and pursue new project opportunities and proposals.
Collaborate in project groups with co-writing and project work.
Supervise and mentor junior team members.