Research Scientist for CMOS integrated 2D sensors

Offer 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 time and turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. Our cross-disciplinary community of over 2300 brilliant minds is focused 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’ll enjoy: / 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.

Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!

Please send your CV with your salary request via our recruitment system as soon as possible but at the latest by 15 November 2026.

Interested and want to hear more?

For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Olli-Pekka Kilpi by email (olli-pekka.kilpi@vtt.fi).

We look forward to hearing from you!

Apply between 22 October 2026 and 15 November 2026 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)

Employment type: permanent, full time

VTT

VTT is a forerunner in research, development and innovation, and one of Europe’s leading research organisations. We develop cutting-edge technologies and transform them into growth together with our customers and partners. Our solutions address the greatest challenges of our time while creating sustainable growth, jobs and wellbeing.

With more than 80 years of experience, we accelerate the journey from innovation to impact. By thinking beyond the obvious, we drive growth, renewal and resilience.

VTT – beyond the obvious

Requirements

• Research Field: Engineering
• Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
• Research Field: Engineering
• Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
• Research Field: Engineering
• Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
• Research Field: Physics
• Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
• Research Field: Physics
• Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
• Research Field: Technology
• Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: VTT
• Country: Finland
• City: Espoo
• Postal Code: 02044
• Street: Tekniikantie 21

Contact

For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Olli-Pekka Kilpi by email (olli-pekka.kilpi@vtt.fi).

City: Jyväskylä
Website: www.vttresearch.com
Postal Code: 40101