Senior Research Scientist, Quantum Photonics & QPICs

VTT

Espoo

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

33 hours ago

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Job summary

VTT in Espoo, Finland invites a Research Scientist/Senior Scientist to advance integrated photonics for quantum technologies. You will shape a portfolio, perform optical/electro-optical characterization, and drive wafer-scale QPIC integration in close collaboration with industry and academia.

The role requires a PhD in photonics/quantum/physics/electronics, 5+ years of industry experience, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

PhD in photonics, quantum, physics, electronics or closely related field.
+5 years of industrial collaboration with track record in integrated photonics (QPICs).
Expert in design, fabrication and characterization of detectors and fast EO modulators.
Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken).
Strong background in quantum optics is an asset.

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 collaborate with industries; build strong national and EU networks.
Build knowledge on device and system level QPICs within the team.
Initiation of new project opportunities
Collaborating in research team and project group with co-writing and project work.
Supervising and tutoring junior team members.