
Doctoral Researcher (Nanophotonics and Meta-Optics) - Tampereen yliopisto - Tampere, Finland
Doctoral Researcher
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Job Description
Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences offer a vibrant research environment in photonics, nanotechnology, and quantum technologies. The MetaPhotonics Group explores metasurfaces, nonlinear nanophotonics, and quantum light–matter interactions. The doctoral researcher will gain training in computational design, nanofabrication, and experimental optics, contributing to innovative projects. The position is full-time, fixed-term for three years, with a salary around EUR 3000/month. Applicants should have a degree in Physics, Photonics, Engineering, or related fields, with strong academic performance and interest in optics and quantum technologies. The application deadline is August 16, 2026.
Company Information
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Tampere, Finland | 803 |
| Remote - Global | 20 |
| Remote - Finland | 20 |
| Hervanta Campus, Tampere, Finland | 11 |
| Seinäjoki, Finland | 6 |
| Ulm, Germany | 4 |
| Hervanta, Tampere, Finland | 4 |
| Belgium | 3 |
| Västerås, Sweden | 3 |
| Sweden | 3 |
| Helsinki, Finland | 1 |
| Porin yliopistokeskus, Finland | 1 |
| Remote - Sweden | 1 |
| UCL, London, UK | 1 |
| Gothenburg, Sweden | 1 |
| Hervannan kampus, Tampere, Finland | 1 |
| Poland | 1 |
| Kauppi Campus, Tampere, Finland | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Researcher | 206 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 133 |
| Doctoral Researcher | 61 |
| Research Assistant | 37 |
| Professor | 20 |
| Lecturer | 17 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher | 16 |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | 16 |
| Humanities Teacher | 16 |
| Healthcare Professional | 12 |
| Humanities Specialist | 11 |
| Research Fellow | 10 |
| University Instructor | 9 |
| Coordinator | 8 |
| University Lecturer | 8 |
| Project Manager | 8 |
| Assistant Professor | 7 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences Lecturer | 7 |
| Education Assistant | 7 |
| Research Specialist | 7 |
| Administrative Science | 7 |
| Researcher in Harmonic Analysis | 7 |
| Project Coordinator | 6 |
| Civil Engineering | 6 |
| Solution Architect | 6 |
| Research Environment Specialist | 6 |
| Teacher | 6 |
| Humanities and Education Specialist | 5 |
| University Teacher | 5 |
| Educator | 5 |
| Intern | 5 |
| Data Scientist | 5 |
| Specialist | 5 |
| Research Funding Specialist | 5 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 5 |
| Postdoctoral researcher | 4 |
| Researcher in Mathematics | 4 |
| Finance Specialist | 4 |
| Researcher in Peace and Conflict Studies | 4 |
| Data Engineer | 4 |
| Researcher in Photonics and Fiber Optics | 4 |
| Special Education Teacher | 4 |
| Legal Professional | 4 |
| Researcher in Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine | 3 |
| Nursing Science Assistant Professor | 3 |
| Healthcare | 3 |
| University Lecturer in Swedish Language and Culture | 3 |
| Nursing Science Assistant or Associate Professor | 3 |
| Researcher in Machine Learning and Finance | 3 |
| Medical Supervision and Mentoring Specialist | 3 |
| Doctor | 3 |
| Researcher in Materials Science | 3 |
| Finance Coordinator | 3 |
| Microbiology Tenure Track Position | 2 |
| Architectural Design | 2 |
| Swedish Teacher | 2 |
| Researcher in Stem Cell Biology | 2 |
| Doctoral researcher | 2 |
| Process Engineer | 2 |
| Fundraising Specialist | 2 |
| IT Specialist | 2 |
| Software Engineer | 2 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences Professional | 2 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences Professor | 2 |
| Event Planning Specialist | 2 |
| Internship Student | 2 |
| Communication Sciences Specialist | 2 |
| HR Coordinator | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering Professional | 2 |
| Laboratory Assistant | 2 |
| Communication Specialist | 2 |
| Architectural Construction | 2 |
| Researcher in Human-Computer Interaction | 2 |
| Religion and Philosophy Teacher | 2 |
| Mathematics and Physics Teacher | 2 |
| Ophthalmology | 2 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences Researcher | 2 |
| Data-based Business | 2 |
| Doctorate | 2 |
| Healthcare Researcher | 2 |
| Nursing Science | 2 |
| Research and Innovation Specialist | 1 |
| Senior Process Engineer | 1 |
| Finance Analyst | 1 |
| Research assistant | 1 |
| Doctoral Researcher in Wireless Communication Systems | 1 |
| Research Project Coordinator | 1 |
| Humanities Intern | 1 |
| Grant writer | 1 |
| Researcher in Soft Responsive Materials | 1 |
| Researcher in Cancer Biology | 1 |
| Data Management Specialist | 1 |
| University Teacher in Nursing Science | 1 |
| Researcher in Technology | 1 |
| Education Specialist | 1 |
| Researcher in Algebra | 1 |
| Language Teacher | 1 |
| Scientist | 1 |
| Microbiology | 1 |
| Human-Computer Interaction Specialist | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 208 |
| Senior | 34 |
| Intern | 18 |
| Manager | 17 |
| Professor | 15 |
| Specialist | 8 |
| Doctorate | 4 |
| Junior | 4 |
| Postdoctoral | 4 |
| Assistant | 3 |
| None required | 2 |
| Expert | 2 |
| Doctor | 2 |
| string | 1 |
| null | 1 |
| Postdoctoral researcher | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | 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 - Global, and Remote - Finland.
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Job Details
Responsibilities
- Developing next-generation photonic technologies through metasurfaces, nonlinear nanophotonics, and quantum light–matter interactions.
- Training in computational design, nanofabrication, and experimental optics.
- Contributing to innovative research projects.
Requirements
- Degree in Physics, Photonics, Engineering, or related field
- Strong academic performance
- Interest in optics, photonics, nanotechnology, or quantum technologies
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
MastersBenefits & Perks
Recruitment Process
- 1Apply online with motivation letter, CV, transcripts, and referees' contact details by August 16, 2026.
