ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT DIGITAL INNOVATION IN THE ENERGY SECTOR AND ITS POTENTIAL TO TRANSFORM THE FUTURE? DO YOU HAVE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH BIG DATA, AI, APPLICATIONS AND CLOUD-EDGE SYSTEMS, AND ENJOY SOLVING REAL-TIME, AUTOMATED, AND DATA-INTENSIVE CHALLENGES? IF YOU’RE EXCITED ABOUT CONTRIBUTING TO INNOVATIVE RESEARCH IN STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES AND SHAPING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY SYSTEMS, VTT COULD BE THE PERFECT PLACE FOR YOU.

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 focuses on creating impact through science-based innovation. In recent years, we have created ground-breaking innovations such as the world’s fastest and most accurate radiation detector, a cancer-sniffing sensor device for smartphones, and a headphone set entirely made of microbial materials. Get to know us further by exploring VTT’s tech & infra.

YOUR PROFILE AND EXPERIENCE:

• You have experience in data engineering, big data analysis and AI/ML applied to power system applications, such as forecasting, optimisation, fault detection, and predictive maintenance.
• You understand power systems operation, control, and protection, including familiarity with real-time simulation tools (e.g., RTDS, OPAL-RT).
• You understand cybersecurity for power system infrastructures, centralised and distributed computing architectures, and communication networks in IoT-based energy systems.
• You have a solid background in programming (e.g., C++, Python, MATLAB, or Julia).
• You hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with the power system SCADA and have expertise in power systems communication protocols following IEC standards, such as IEC61850 and IEC 60870, is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience in deployment and testing algorithms in facilities is a plus.
• You are fluent in English, and knowledge of Finnish is a plus.
  Your unique skills and experience may be just what we need, so please consider applying even if you do not meet every requirement listed!

INTERESTED AND WANT TO KNOW MORE?

For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Katja Sirviö, e-mail: katja.sirvio@vtt.fi, or tel. +358503140749 on 13 May at 15:00 - 16:00 or 22 May at 9:00 - 10:00 (Finnish time, UCT+3).

Please refer the Job description for details