Senior Scientist, Superconducting quantum circuits - Immediate Start

We are hiring an experienced Senior Scientist, Superconducting quantum circuits to join our vibrant team at in Espoo.
Growing your career as a Full Time Senior Scientist, Superconducting quantum circuits is a terrific opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in presentation, creativity and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Senior Scientist, Superconducting quantum circuits at today!

Are you interested in superconducting devices and quantum technology? We are offering a new job opportunity in the field.

VTT is one of the leading research organizations in Europe and we are operating the largest R&D cleanroom in the Nordic countries, located in  Micronova premises, Espoo. We develop innovative enabling technologies and apply them to practical micro- and nanosystems. We work closely with global players in the microelectronics field, including demanding industrial partners. What unites us at VTT are the curiosity, passion of learning and devotion to finding solutions to global challenges and answers to our customers’ needs. You can familiarize with us further by exploring VTT’s research infra through  VTT World .

We are looking for an ambitious and results-oriented Senior Scientist

with a background in superconducting circuits. As a researcher at VTT, you will have a key role in the development and testing of new scalable hardware for superconducting quantum computers. You identify and solve problems independently and creatively, while working closely and flexibly with a team of experts. Depending on your background, you focus either on fabrication and physical characterization, or on circuit design and electrical characterization. Nevertheless, ideally you understand the big picture and provide input at all stages of the process.

Your responsibilities as Senior Scientist:

• Management and follow-up of projects that combine superconducting circuits with VTT’s wide-ranging capabilities in related fields of microfabrication.
• Preparation of new project proposals, both publicly funded ones and collaborations with companies.
• Communicating with external partners.
• Identifying and solving key technical issues within your domain of expertise (be it design, fabrication or characterization).

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a person with a broad high-level understanding of design, characterization and fabrication of superconducting circuits, as well as desire to lead project teams. You could be, for example, a post doc at a university interested in a more project-management-oriented position. Your interests are primarily in hardware aspects of quantum technology, although a high-level understanding of other aspects is welcome.

• At least 3 years of experience in research on superconducting quantum circuits (e.g. qubits, Josephson parametric amplifiers, or qubit-based detectors) , superconducting sensors (e.g. SQUID magnetometers), superconducting classical logic (e.g. SFQ), or a related field.
• Experience in cleanroom fabrication, circuit design and modelling, or low-noise electrical measurement techniques
• At least basic programming skills.
• You are proficient in English.
• Ph.D. in experimental physics, electrical engineering, or a related field.

Experience in leading project teams or supervising people is a plus, but not a requirement. Ability to delegate and to communicate effectively with a broad range of people is a must.

As a person , you strive for excellent results but also prioritize and make pragmatic choices. You are focused and systematic. You contribute to a positive team spirit and prioritize the needs of the team high. You are hard working but you also communicate, collaborate, and delegate effectively. You are eager to work with new topics with an open-minded and curious attitude. You are able to bring clarity over complexity and identify the essential bottle necks. In addition, you have the ability and patience to tolerate uncertainty and unexpected outcomes.

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. 
• 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!

Pleasesend your CV and application with your salary request via our recruitment system as soon as possiblebut  at the latest by 8th January 2023.  We will process applications as they come in, and fill in the position as soon as we find the right candidate.

Interested and want to hear more?

Interested and want to know more? Contact Joonas Govenius for more information by phone Tarkastele puhelinnumeroa kohteessa click.appcast.io) or e-mail (Tarkastele sähköpostiosoitetta kohteessa click.appcast.io). 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Apply between 14th December 2022 and 8th January 2023 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)

Employment type:  Full-time, Permanent

Location:  Espoo

VTT

Apply between 14 December 2022 and 8 January 2023 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)

Employment type: full time, permanent

VTT

VTT is a visionary research, development and innovation partner. We drive sustainable growth and tackle the biggest global challenges of our time and turn them into growth opportunities. We go beyond the obvious to help the society and companies to grow through technological innovations. We have over 75 years of experience of top-level research and science-based results. VTT is at the sweet spot where innovation and business come together.

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