12 Postdoctoral Research Fellow Positions at Tampere University, Finland (Fully Funded)

This prestigious FutureChips Postdoctoral Programme offers a 3-year funded opportunity to conduct independent, high-impact research in next-generation semiconductor technologies. The programme focuses on cutting-edge areas such as advanced materials, novel architectures, chip design, and advanced packaging. Selected researchers will work in a world-class environment with state-of-the-art fabrication facilities and gain strong international networking and career development support. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Postdoctoral (PhD holders)
• Host Country: Finland
• Host Institution: Tampere University
• Application Deadline: 31 August 2026 (23:59 EEST / UTC +3)
• Application Fee: None
• Open for: All Nationalities (subject to mobility rule)

What This Scholarship Offers:

• A competitive monthly salary of approximately €4500 (before taxes) for the full 3 years
• Access to excellent micro- and nanofabrication facilities, including the System-in-Package Fabrication (SiPFAB) platform and advanced characterization tools
• Opportunities to build international networks and carry out industrial secondments or research visits
• Extensive professional career development support and training
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment with high-impact publication opportunities
• Full staff benefits such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, sports facilities, and campus discounts

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Hold a doctoral degree (or have successfully defended their thesis by 31 August 2026) in a relevant field such as electrical engineering, photonics, micro- and nanotechnology, semiconductor physics, advanced materials, or chip design
• Demonstrate ability to pursue independent scholarly activity
• Not have resided or carried out their main activity (work or studies) in Finland for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately preceding the deadline (31 August 2026)
• Have fluent spoken and written English skills

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Position Overview:

Tampere University is recruiting 12 Postdoctoral Research Fellows in next-generation semiconductor technologies.

These are full-time, fixed-term positions for 3 years under the FutureChips Postdoctoral Programme. The roles focus on fundamental technology and methods development for advanced semiconductor solutions.

Research Areas (choose one for your proposal):

• Advanced compound materials and heterostructures
• Novel architectures
• Chip design
• Advanced packaging

Positions will be based in either the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences or the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences.

Job Description:

Successful candidates will independently design, coordinate, and carry out their own research projects while publishing results in high-impact scientific venues. The focus is on developing semiconductor technologies and building the related knowledge base.

Research Environment and Infrastructure:

Tampere University provides excellent facilities for semiconductor research, including:

• Strong capabilities in photonics, chip-level fabrication, advanced packaging, and system-level demonstrators
• World-class micro- and nanofabrication facilities
• The System-in-Package Fabrication (SiPFAB) platform for heterogeneous integration and packaging development
• Broader semiconductor fabrication and characterization infrastructure

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How to Apply:

Submit your application through the university’s online recruitment system.

Application Deadline: 31 August 2026 (23:59 EEST / UTC +3)

Required Documents (all in English, PDF format):

1. Doctoral degree certificate (or official confirmation of successful defense). Include original language version and official English translation if needed.
2. One combined PDF file (using the official Application template from the FutureChips website) containing:
   • Research Plan Abstract (max 2,500 characters excluding spaces)
   • Full Research Plan (max 25,000 characters excluding spaces), including ethical considerations and references, aligned with one of the four research areas
   • Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages, following TENK guidelines)
   • List of publications (following Research Council of Finland guidelines). Highlight your five most important publications with links. Translate non-English titles.
   • Ethics self-assessment
   • Motivation letter (max 1 page) covering career plans and benefits of international/inter-sectoral mobility

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