Are you interested in III-N semiconductor device R&D for power devices and looking for a new job opportunity in the field? Would you like to develop innovative technologies with motivated and driven 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 2000 brilliant minds is focused on creating impact through science-based innovation. Get to know us further by exploring VTT’s research infra at VTT World. 

We are now looking for Research Scientists for III-N power device development with a strong background in III-N semiconductor physics, metal-organic vapor phase epitaxy (MOVPE), cleanroom fabrication, electronics, process integration or simulations. As a researcher at VTT, you will have an essential role in developing and carrying out research on advanced semiconductor devices targeted for power electronics. You are expected to 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 III-N semiconductor devices for power electronics. You understand the big picture and over time be able to participate in the concept development.  

Our team, nanoelectronics, develop advanced semiconductor nanocomponents targeting beyond power electronics, in-memory neuromorphic computing, and post-CMOS integration. The developments are made in close collaboration with our academic partners along the lines agreed with our industrial partners.  

As a Research Scientist your responsibilities would include:

• Modeling, designing, characterization and/or process development of compound semiconductor devices.
• Solving complex nanofabrication challenges.
• Communicating and solving the problems in tight collaboration with others at VTT.

We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• You have a MSc or PhD in physics, material science, electronics, or closely similar field.
• You have a strong experience in III-N semiconductor physics and electronics.
• You have experience in cleanroom fabrication of semiconductor devices.
• You preferably have experience in metal-organic vapor phase epitaxy of III-N materials.
• 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 at the latest by 11th of August 2025 

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 1 July 2025 and 11 August 2025 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 80 years of experience in cutting-edge research and science-based results. VTT is at the sweet spot where innovation and business come together. VTT – beyond the obvious.