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VTT Summer of Changemakers: Master’s Thesis worker, Materials performance and interactions - VTT - Espoo, Finland
Researcher
Compensation
€2,650 - €2,850/month
Monthly salary between 2650€ and 2850€ for Master's students, based on study credits.
Salary Context: Researcher
Market Average: Researcher
€0 - €144,683
In Espoo, Finland: Researcher
€2,500 - €19,316
This Offer
€2,650 - €2,850
€2,500€144,683
per month
Location
Espoo
Remoteness
Onsite
Application Deadline
February 1, 2026
Job Type
Full-time
Posted: January 8, 2026Deadline: February 1, 2026
Required:
English
Specialisations:
Materials scienceCorrosionTribologySurface characterization

Job Description

Seeking a Master's thesis worker for research on metal degradation, tribological and microbial corrosion, involving experimental testing, data analysis, and sample characterization. Focus on materials science, corrosion, and surface phenomena.

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Company Information

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Headcount: 1 - 1,000

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Job Details

Requirements

  • Studied materials science, mechanical engineering, or chemistry
  • Understanding of metal microstructures
  • Knowledge of tribological, corrosion, electrochemical phenomena
  • Experience with materials characterization methods (SEM+EDS, XRD, FTIR)

Responsibilities

  • Design and build testing setups
  • Conduct experiments and measurements
  • Data processing and analysis
  • Sample characterization with microscopy and spectroscopy
  • Report writing and presentation

Field:

Healthcare

Specialisations:

  • Materials science
  • Corrosion
  • Tribology
  • Surface characterization

Education Level

Master's degree

Salary Details

Monthly salary between 2650€ and 2850€ for Master's students, based on study credits.

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