Lab Manager, Superconducting Quantum Hardware

3 days ago

Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland VTT Full time

Are you interested in scaling up superconducting quantum technologies, managing our innovative cryogenic laboratory infrastructure, and looking for a new job opportunity in the field? Would you like to develop innovative technology with superb colleagues who are top experts in their field? Do you want to work at the interface of the academy and industry? Are you enthusiastic about working with fascinating projects in state-of-the-art research facilities? VTT might be just the place for you.

VTT is one of the leading applied research organizations 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 a Laboratory Manager to join us in the Micronova premises in Espoo

The team is part of VTT's Microelectronics and quantum technology research area. The team is an international team comprised of world-class experts on superconducting circuits, mostly on permanent contracts and with more than half of the team having a doctoral degree. In terms of qubits, the team focuses on the development of fabrication technologies and interconnect solutions that allow scaling the qubit count in superconducting quantum processors without sacrificing quantum coherence. In terms of other superconducting circuits, the team develops single-flux quantum circuits, Josephson arbitrary waveform generators, as well as superconducting photodetectors. The team has a roughly even split between experts focusing on process development and physical characterization in the Micronova cleanroom and experts focusing on circuit design, modeling and cryogenic characterization. Research is done in close collaboration with other VTT teams, research partners and commercial customers both in Finland and abroad. In a Laboratory Manager role, you will be responsible for supporting the quantum computer laboratory and research environment of the QHW team.

Your tasks include e.g.:

  1. Maintenance and development of the cryogenic infrastructure of our dilution refrigerators which involve vacuum
  2. Managing, operating and maintaining the quantum computer laboratory infrastructure
  3. Keeping inventory of laboratory equipment and consumables
  4. Ordering laboratory consumables and services
  5. Keeping laboratory spaces in order
  6. Upkeep of records and logs
  7. Assisting with setting up measurements
  8. Possibly programming of measurement electronics
  9. First point of contact with laboratory related internal requests
  10. Assisting with new equipment purchases, assembly or installations

The required qualifications of applicants:

  1. Technical degree in an applicable field such as engineering, computer science and/or physics. PhD is not required, but an asset.
  2. Good teamwork skills.
  3. Good communication skills.
  4. Experience with electronics, vacuum systems, and/or cryogenic equipment.
  5. Fluency in both spoken and written English. Spoken Finnish is considered an asset.
  6. Experience in programming is beneficial but not compulsory.
  7. Willingness to learn and develop your skills in this domain.

As a person, we hope that you are:

Systematic, precise and patient. You demonstrate strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills and communicate clearly within the organization. The working language is English, and good knowledge of Finnish is a clear asset.

With VTT, you'll enjoy: / What we offer you:

  1. 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 a real, positive impact.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 for 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.
  4. 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 programs and training on cognitive ergonomics.

Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds

Please send your CV and application with your salary request via our recruitment system, at the latest by 23rd of March 2025.

Interested and want to hear more? Contact for more information Jorden Senior - Research Team Leader, Quantum Hardware (jorden.senior(a)vtt.fi)

We look forward to hearing from you
Apply between 27 February 2025 and 23 March 2025 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)
Employment type: full-time, permanent
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