Doctoral Researcher (soft robotics) - Tampereen yliopisto - Tampere, Finland
Doctoral Researcher
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Job Description
We are looking for a motivated Doctoral Researcher to join the Bioinspired Materials and Robotics group at Tampere University. The position is full-time for 3 years, located at Hervanta Campus. The role involves designing, modeling, fabricating, and testing microfluidic sensor devices for soft robotics, contributing to an Horizon Europe project. Requirements include a Master’s in engineering or related field, microfabrication expertise, fluid dynamics knowledge, programming skills, and fluency in English. The position offers a competitive salary starting around 2750-2900 EUR/month, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and a vibrant research community. The starting date is September 1, 2026, or as agreed, with a deadline for applications on August 3, 2026.
Company Information
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Tampere, Finland | 803 |
| Remote - Finland | 20 |
| Remote - Global | 20 |
| Hervanta Campus, Tampere, Finland | 11 |
| Seinäjoki, Finland | 6 |
| Ulm, Germany | 4 |
| Hervanta, Tampere, Finland | 4 |
| Sweden | 3 |
| Västerås, Sweden | 3 |
| Belgium | 3 |
| Remote - Sweden | 1 |
| Helsinki, Finland | 1 |
| Porin yliopistokeskus, Finland | 1 |
| Gothenburg, Sweden | 1 |
| Kauppi Campus, Tampere, Finland | 1 |
| Hervannan kampus, Tampere, Finland | 1 |
| Poland | 1 |
| UCL, London, UK | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Researcher | 206 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 133 |
| Doctoral Researcher | 61 |
| Research Assistant | 37 |
| Professor | 20 |
| Lecturer | 17 |
| Humanities Teacher | 16 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher | 16 |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | 16 |
| Healthcare Professional | 12 |
| Humanities Specialist | 11 |
| Research Fellow | 10 |
| University Instructor | 9 |
| University Lecturer | 8 |
| Coordinator | 8 |
| Project Manager | 8 |
| Assistant Professor | 7 |
| Education Assistant | 7 |
| Administrative Science | 7 |
| Research Specialist | 7 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences Lecturer | 7 |
| Researcher in Harmonic Analysis | 7 |
| Project Coordinator | 6 |
| Solution Architect | 6 |
| Civil Engineering | 6 |
| Research Environment Specialist | 6 |
| Teacher | 6 |
| Research Funding Specialist | 5 |
| University Teacher | 5 |
| Data Scientist | 5 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 5 |
| Humanities and Education Specialist | 5 |
| Intern | 5 |
| Specialist | 5 |
| Educator | 5 |
| Special Education Teacher | 4 |
| Data Engineer | 4 |
| Finance Specialist | 4 |
| Researcher in Photonics and Fiber Optics | 4 |
| Researcher in Peace and Conflict Studies | 4 |
| Postdoctoral researcher | 4 |
| Researcher in Mathematics | 4 |
| Legal Professional | 4 |
| Researcher in Materials Science | 3 |
| Doctor | 3 |
| Researcher in Machine Learning and Finance | 3 |
| Researcher in Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine | 3 |
| Nursing Science Assistant or Associate Professor | 3 |
| Medical Supervision and Mentoring Specialist | 3 |
| Finance Coordinator | 3 |
| Healthcare | 3 |
| University Lecturer in Swedish Language and Culture | 3 |
| Nursing Science Assistant Professor | 3 |
| Religion and Philosophy Teacher | 2 |
| Laboratory Assistant | 2 |
| Doctorate | 2 |
| Researcher in Stem Cell Biology | 2 |
| Process Engineer | 2 |
| Architectural Design | 2 |
| Ophthalmology | 2 |
| Mathematics and Physics Teacher | 2 |
| HR Coordinator | 2 |
| IT Specialist | 2 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences Professional | 2 |
| Researcher in Human-Computer Interaction | 2 |
| Microbiology Tenure Track Position | 2 |
| Communication Sciences Specialist | 2 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences Professor | 2 |
| Fundraising Specialist | 2 |
| Swedish Teacher | 2 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences Researcher | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering Professional | 2 |
| Nursing Science | 2 |
| Healthcare Researcher | 2 |
| Architectural Construction | 2 |
| Data-based Business | 2 |
| Event Planning Specialist | 2 |
| Software Engineer | 2 |
| Internship Student | 2 |
| Doctoral researcher | 2 |
| Communication Specialist | 2 |
| Researcher in Cancer Biology | 1 |
| Humanities Intern | 1 |
| Language Teacher | 1 |
| University Teacher in Nursing Science | 1 |
| Senior Process Engineer | 1 |
| Researcher in Soft Responsive Materials | 1 |
| Microbiology | 1 |
| Researcher in Algebra | 1 |
| Research Project Coordinator | 1 |
| Doctoral Researcher in Wireless Communication Systems | 1 |
| Scientist | 1 |
| Education Specialist | 1 |
| Research assistant | 1 |
| Finance Analyst | 1 |
| Grant writer | 1 |
| Research and Innovation Specialist | 1 |
| Data Management Specialist | 1 |
| Human-Computer Interaction Specialist | 1 |
| Researcher in Technology | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 208 |
| Senior | 34 |
| Intern | 18 |
| Manager | 17 |
| Professor | 15 |
| Specialist | 8 |
| Doctorate | 4 |
| Postdoctoral | 4 |
| Junior | 4 |
| Assistant | 3 |
| Doctor | 2 |
| Expert | 2 |
| None required | 2 |
| Postdoctoral researcher | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | 1 |
| null | 1 |
| string | 1 |
| Mid-level | 1 |
Tampereen yliopisto appears in 885 indexed job postings in JobCrawls' Finland dataset since October 2023. In that historical index, the strongest location signals for this employer are Tampere, Finland, Remote - Finland, and Remote - Global.
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Job Details
Responsibilities
- Designing microfluidic channel networks
- Modeling microfluidic systems
- Creating CAD tools for device fabrication
- Building and testing microfluidic devices
Requirements
- Master’s degree in engineering or related field
- Expertise in microfabrication and 3D printing
- Knowledge of fluid dynamics and microfluidic modeling
- Programming skills
- Fluency in English
- Motivation to pursue doctoral degree
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
MastersBenefits & Perks
