Are you interested in remote sensing and looking for a new job opportunity in the field? Would you like to develop innovative technology with superb colleagues who are top experts in their field? Do you want to build an excellent science career and work at the interface of the academy and industry? Are you enthusiastic about working with fascinating projects in state-of-the-art research facilities? VTT might be just the place for you. 

VTT is one of the leading applied research organisations in Europe. What unites us are curiosity, a passion for learning, and a purpose: to solve the biggest challenges of our time and turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. Our cross-disciplinary community of over 2300 brilliant minds focuses on creating impact through science-based innovation. 

We are now looking for Remote Sensing Data Scientist to join our Remote Sensing research team in Espoo. 

As a Remote Sensing Data Scientist, you have a role in our multidisciplinary team working with  radar and optical satellite remote sensing, drones, and hyperspectral imaging. In this position, you will have the opportunity to use and develop your skills, whether they are more focused on developing analysis methodologies or providing solutions and developing applications, in projects with varying topics from forestry and agriculture to environmental monitoring and defence and security.

Our team, Remote Sensing, works on data analysis of remotely sensed data, driving innovative earth observation-based solutions. You will be at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies, including time series analysis, near-real-time data processing, AI-based solutions, and multi-source data fusion. As a member of our team, you will collaborate with world-renowned research institutes, universities, and companies, and have the opportunity to contribute to impactful areas such as security, national defense, and natural resource monitoring. 

As Remote Sensing Data Scientist you will: 

• Work as a researcher in analyzing remotely sensed data
• Participate in project acquisition and grant writing
• Participate in publishing scientific results (in English) and communication with customers and other stakeholders

Who we are looking for: 

• PhD or MSc in Geosciences, Electrical engineering, Data science, or similar discipline
• Minimum of two years of working experience in analysing SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) or Hyperspectral data or Mathematical modelling and Earth systems
• Good working knowledge of Python and/or R and prior experience with AI/ML methods and remote sensing
• Good cooperation and networking skills
• Fluent written and oral communication in English
• Good Finnish language skills are seen as an advantage

As a person, we hope that you are: 

• Self-driven and excited to learn new things and to strengthen your skills in the field of remote sensing
• You find it interesting to be part of the development of state-of-the-art remote sensing research in our international projects that aim for global markets

With VTT, you’ll enjoy: 

• Visionary work in technology. We offer positions at the cutting-edge of technology and engineering, from next-generation microelectronics and quantum technology to automation and robotics, energy systems, and more. Our research agenda is dedicated to creating sustainable growth by solving systemic and technological challenges, so your work will go towards creating a real, positive impact. Read more about our strategy – the path of exponential hope. 
• Fascinating projects, excellent research environment. Our researchers get to work on a combination of cutting-edge academic research and applied customer projects locally and internationally. At VTT, you'll have state-of-the-art research facilities, such as Micronova, the Finnish research infrastructure for micro-, nano-, and quantum technologies.   
• Great career opportunities, superb colleagues. At VTT, excellence in research is a strategic priority. We offer long-term positions and stable career paths in top-level research. People tend to stay with us for over ten years since there are always new roles and responsibilities to grow into. Collaborating in a cross-disciplinary community with superb colleagues is a source of learning, inspiration, and fun. Read more about our organisational culture as the builder of the world's most meaningful place to work. 
• Support for your well-being. Our people are our main asset, so we take good care of them. We aim to nurture excellent team spirit and leadership and offer versatile well-being services to enable a good work-life balance. On top of 6 weeks of paid holidays annually (after one year of work), we offer exercise and culture benefits, hobby clubs, and voluntary well-being services such as meditation and cognitive ergonomics training. 

Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds! 

Please send your CV and application with your salary request via our recruitment system as soon as possible but at the latest by 2 February 2025. We will process applications as they come in and fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate. A security clearance procedure may be conducted during the recruitment process. 

Interested and want to know more? 

For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Jussi Peuhkurinen, jussi.peuhkurinen@vtt.fi. 

We look forward to hearing from you!