Senior Scientist, Photonics & Quantum Chip Packaging

Karlstad University; Espoo; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VTT in Oulu is seeking a Senior Solution Scientist to advance integration and packaging for photonic, quantum and microelectronic devices. You will lead R&D, guide pilot manufacturing, and coordinate with customers and partners to drive funded projects.

The role involves planning characterization campaigns, communicating results, and disseminating findings through publications. A doctoral or master’s with relevant experience is required, with fluent English and strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s with substantial relevant work experience in photonics/electronics/quantum technology.
• Fluent English communication, both written and spoken.
• Proven track record leading R&D projects and collaborating with customers/research partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to R&D on integration technologies for novel devices and pilot manufacturing.
• Build customer and research-partner collaboration and contribute to funding applications.
• Prepare research and customer projects and lead customer contracts and publicly funded R&D projects.
• Plan and implement characterisation and testing campaigns for fabricated devices.
• Guide prototyping and pilot manufacturing activities.
• Communicate work plans and research results in meetings, reports and presentations.
• Disseminate results through papers, conferences and publications.
• Lead R&D projects of various sizes depending on experience.

Skills

Photonic device integration

English fluency

Research leadership

Education

Doctoral degree

Master's degree with relevant experience

Tools

Assembly and packaging processes

High-frequency electronics

Quantum technologies

Job description

VTT in Oulu is seeking a Senior Solution Scientist to advance integration and packaging for photonic, quantum and microelectronic devices. You will lead R&D, guide pilot manufacturing, and coordinate with customers and partners to drive funded projects.

The role involves planning characterization campaigns, communicating results, and disseminating findings through publications. A doctoral or master’s with relevant experience is required, with fluent English and strong collaboration skills.