VTT Summer of Changemakers: Data-driven Circular Construction

at  VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd

ARE YOU ALL ABOUT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, AND PASSIONATE ABOUT BUSINESS AND PEOPLE? WOULD YOU LIKE TO DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS AND USE THEM TO TACKLE THE GREATEST CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME? VTT MIGHT BE JUST THE PLACE FOR YOU – APPLY NOW FOR VTT SUMMER OF CHANGEMAKERS 2025 TRAINEESHIPS!

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 from over 55 different nationalities is focused on creating impact through science-based innovation. Now, we are looking for passionate changemakers – you – to join us as summer trainees.

OUR LAST SUMMER’S TRAINEES RATED THEIR SUMMER JOB EXPERIENCE AT VTT 4.6/5 IN OIKOTIE’S RESPONSIBLE SUMMER JOB SURVEY. BELOW ARE SOME EXCERPTS FROM THEIR FEEDBACK WHEN ASKED WHAT WAS THE BEST PART OF THEIR SUMMER JOB:

“Great team, interesting tasks, enough responsibility, and opportunities to make an impact.”
“I got to know a lot of professionals from different fields with this summer job. So, networking is the best part.”
“Interesting projects, nice and helpful colleagues, work-life balance, and equal treatment with permanent colleagues.”

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

• We are looking for a master’s student in Architecture, Structural Engineering, or Construction Management who is in the later stages of their studies and feels right at home using BIM software. It could also be possible to write a master’s thesis if you are at that phase of your studies.
• You should have a basic understanding of circular design practices and a good understanding of Tekla Structures. This means you can modify designs, model parameters, and use different plugins.
• Knowledge of industry standards like IFC is considered a plus.
• We will help you set up and apply structured testing methods and report research findings.

As a person, we hope that you are:

• A curious mind with a willingness to develop and take on new challenges. Our team consist of 10 approachable and easy-going experts. We value own initiative, openness, and new ideas. Even though we are primarily supporting you, we are looking forward to learning from you as well.

• You will prepare and implement testing for use cases focusing on circular design with novel BIM-based tools.
• You will attend testing sessions and collect feedback from our partners and contribute to documentation of the findings.
• With the research group, you will be improving the circular design process to reduce the environmental impact of construction.
• Follow-up tasks based on your interest in our ongoing projects can be agreed upon.