Are you all about science and technology? Would you like to work in a meaningful role with real responsibility and excellent learning opportunities? Do you want to work with superb colleagues who are experts in their field to drive a sustainable future and tackle the greatest challenges of our time? VTT might be just the place for you. 

VTT is one of the leading research organisations in Europe. What unites are curiosity, passion for learning and a purpose: to solve the biggest challenges of our time and turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. In recent years, we have created ground-breaking innovations such as the world's fastest and most accurate radiation detector, a cancer-sniffing sensor device for smartphones, and a headphone set entirely made of microbial materials. Get to know us further by exploring VTT’s research infra at VTT World.  

We are looking for a Master’s thesis worker to join the project on cellulose based opacifiers development to enable circular economy and green transition for the industry- join us and let’s make an impact together! 

You will be working as part of Chemical and Polymer Synthesis team, which is part of Industrial Chemistry research area. Our team is developing novel paths towards sustainable materials, chemicals and fuels from renewable and recycled secondary feedstocks. 

Your responsibilities as Master's Thesis Worker:

The work includes a literature review and experimental trials with an aim to develop a cellulose based alternatives to Titanium dioxide (TiO2). In this project, you will get an opportunity to deepen your skills and know-how in development of cellulose-based materials with different structural morphologies and functionality analysis. Experimental work will comprise handling of cellulose pulp, experimental trials on chemical and physical modification and analytics. Summary and conclusions of the experiments will be the basis of the thesis. 

Who we are looking for:

Ideally, you would have academic studies in fields of chemistry or chemical engineering. Good skills in the processing of scientific results and reporting are necessary. 

You would also benefit from the following: 

• Interest and passion for research work
• Hands-on laboratory experience in areas of cellulose processing, both chemical and mechanical or analytics
• Excellent written and good spoken English

What we offer you: 

• Impactful work for the future. As a leading applied research organization, we are on a mission to bring exponential hope to the world by joining together people, businesses, science and technology. We tackle the biggest challenges of our time – from climate change and resource sufficiency to industrial renewal and smart healthcare – and turn them into sustainable growth. Read more about our strategy – the path of exponential hope.  
• Career opportunities, top-level mentors. At VTT, young professionals' skills are appreciated and supported with the opportunity to learn from the top experts in their field. You’ll get to discover our community of over 2300 experts representing more than 40 nationalities working across cutting-edge fields of science and technology. 
• Meaningful projects, real responsibility. At VTT, young talents get to take on meaningful projects in research or supporting researchers’ work. We treat young talents as equals and give them real responsibility from the start. VTT is a caring employer that supports your growth and work–life balance and offers a range of well-being services. 

Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds! 

Please send your CV and application via our recruitment system as soon as possible but at the latest by 20 of October 2024. 

Interested and want to hear more? 

For more information about the position, you can contact Muhammad Mujtaba, Research Scientist, Chemical and Polymer Synthesis, e-mail: muhammad.mujtaba@vtt.fi or +358 50 479 24 70 on 4th and 11th October, between 1-2 pm Finnish time. 

Location in this position is Espoo. The duration of the Master's Thesis work is 6 months and the thesis work is paid. Position is filled as soon as we find the right candidate. 

We look forward to hearing from you!