Tampere University is seeking 12 highly motivated candidates for fixed-term, 3-year Postdoctoral Research Fellow positions within its FutureChips programme. These positions focus on fundamental technology and methods development for next-generation semiconductor technologies.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Chip Technologies) – Tampere University, Finland
Position Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Designation | Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
| Vacancies | 12 positions |
| Duration | 3 years (Fixed-term) |
| Salary | 4500 € / month |
| Application Deadline | 31 August 2026 (23:59 EEST) |
Research Areas
The programme covers four interconnected semiconductor research fields:
- Advanced compound materials and heterostructures
- Novel architectures
- Chip design
- Advanced packaging
Location
The positions are based at Tampere University, located in the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences or the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences.
Job Description
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Designing, coordinating, and implementing their own independent research projects.
- Publishing results in high-impact international scientific venues.
- Developing semiconductor technologies and contributing to the relevant knowledge base.
- Collaborating within the FutureChips environment, which includes access to advanced micro- and nanofabrication facilities like the System-in-Package Fabrication (SiPFAB).
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Education: Must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g., future electronics, electrical engineering, photonics, micro- and nanotechnology, semiconductor physics, advanced materials, or chip design) by 31 August 2026.
- Mobility Requirement: Candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work/studies) in Finland for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately preceding the application deadline.
- Skills: Demonstrated ability for independent scholarly activity and fluent spoken/written English.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via the Tampere University online recruitment system. All documents must be in English and in PDF format.
Required Documentation:
- Doctoral degree certificate (or official confirmation of completion).
- Combined PDF (max 10 MB) including:
- Research Plan Abstract (max 2,500 characters).
- Research Plan (max 25,000 characters).
- Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages, following TENK guidelines).
- List of publications (following Research Council of Finland guidelines).
- Ethics self-assessment.
- Motivation letter (max 1 page).
Please refer to the Guide for Applicants on the official website for detailed template instructions.
