Research Team Leader, Quantum Hardware

at  VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A MEANINGFUL JOB IN THE FIELD OF MICROELECTRONICS AND QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES WITH A POSSIBILITY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

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.

YOUR PROFILE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent substance knowledge and understanding of the quantum hardware.
• Proven research skills with a strong track record and several years of working experience in driving excellence and impact in research. You have a Master of Science degree in a relevant field or equivalent science experience. A doctoral degree is considered an asset.
• Interest to commercialize team’s research and development to international customers.
• As a leader, you want to create positive drive and get people excited by coaching and setting ambitious targets together with the team. Strong and proven interpersonal skills are mandatory in the position.
• Good communication skills and ability to build high value research collaboration in the area.
• You should have proficient English skills.

• Visionary leadership of the team. You will be the spokesperson for the quantum hardware research topics and take an active role in promoting its visibility.
• Relevance and ambition of the team’s project portfolio and impactful collaboration with companies, policy makers and other stakeholders.
• Working as one of the key contributors of the area and participating in relevant research projects also yourself.
• As member of the VTT’s Microelectronics and quantum technology research area’s leadership team, you find ways to combine competences and foster internal-/external collaboration to ensure wider impact.
• This is a line manager role, so you are responsible for coaching the team and team members’ performance as an inspirational leader. Employee wellbeing, recruitment and team’s competence development are your key priority.