Postdoctoral Researcher for Graphene-Based Device, University of Jyväskylä, Finland

Summary

The Department of Chemistry and the Nanoscience Center at the University of Jyväskylä (JYU), in collaboration with Tampere University (TAU), is seeking a highly motivated and hardworking Postdoctoral Researcher. Funded by the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation (Project GIN2), the project aims to achieve a breakthrough in peripheral neuroprosthetics by developing a novel nerve-machine interface built from graphene field-effect transistor (GFET) devices on flexible substrates for bidirectional neural signal transmission in animal models.

Postdoctoral Researcher for Development of Graphene-Based Nerve Interface Device

Key Information Overview

Research Area

• Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (Micro- and Nanofabrication, Graphene Devices)
• Chemical Nanoscience & Materials Chemistry
• Bioelectronics & Neuroprosthetics (Flexible electronics, GFETs, Neural Interfaces)

Location

• Department of Chemistry & Nanoscience Center, University of Jyväskylä (JYU), Seminaarinkatu 15, Jyväskylä, Central Finland.

Eligibility / Qualification Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• Doctoral Degree (PhD) in a relevant discipline (Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanoengineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields). The PhD degree must be completed prior to the start date.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in micro- and nanofabrication techniques (electron beam lithography, optical lithography, and associated cleanroom processes).
• Strong independent research capability, thorough working methods, and a collaborative team-player mindset.
• Excellent communication skills in English (both written and spoken).

Desirable / Advantageous Skills:

• Experience in electronic transport measurements and electronic circuit design.
• Expertise in advanced characterization methods (e.g., Raman microscopy, AFM, SEM).
• Background in neuroscience or biological/in-vivo sensors.
• Prior interdisciplinary collaboration experience with biologists, neuroscientists, or medical researchers/surgeons.

Job Description & Responsibilities

• Device Design & Fabrication: Design, fabricate, and test implantable, flexible graphene field-effect transistor (GFET) devices for bidirectional signal transmission (recording and stimulation).
• Experimental Collaboration: Integrate developed devices into animal model experiments in close coordination with a multidisciplinary team of chemists, physicists, biologists, engineers, and surgeons.
• Academic Duties: Actively participate in project meetings, contribute to the supervision of undergraduate/graduate students, and assist with departmental teaching duties as required by university regulations.
• Publication & Dissemination: Prepare high-impact scientific manuscripts and present research findings at international conferences.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted electronically via the TalentAdore recruitment portal.

Prerequisites:

• Your ORCID profile must be updated, and your publication list must be set to public visibility (“Everyone”).

Required Documents (in English, PDF format):

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV): Prepared according to good scientific practice and the TENK template for researcher’s CV.
2. Motivation / Cover Letter: Maximum 2 pages outlining your research interests, career goals, and relevant merits/qualifications.
3. Numbered List of Publications: Formatted according to the Research Council of Finland guidelines.
4. Degree Certificate: Copy of your highest academic degree (PhD).

Contact Persons:

• Prof. Mika Pettersson: mika.j.pettersson@jyu.fi
• Dr. Andreas Johansson: andreas.johansson@jyu.fi

Last Date for Application

• September 6, 2026 at 10:51 (Europe/Helsinki Time)

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