Do you want to start changing the world for the better this year? Are you all about science and technology? Would you like to develop your skills and use them to tackle the greatest challenges of our time? VTT might be just the place for you.   

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We are now looking for a Research Trainee to join our Applied Cryptography team in Oulu and/or Espoo! 

As a Research Trainee your key goals are to familiarize yourself with the research work as an integral part of Applied Cryptography team. In this position, you will have an essential role in researching novel uses of modern cryptography to strengthen cybersecurity and privacy, sharing and verifying your research results by either doing your Bachelor thesis, publishing a research paper or developing a proof-of-concept prototype. In this position, you will have an essential role for in the national research of cryptography and its latest development. 

Our team, Applied Cryptography, works on state-of-the art cryptographic development, including quantum- resistant algorithms, cryptography testing and verification, quantum key distribution, privacy-enhancing technologies and cybersecurity. Our team is located mainly in Oulu, but also in Espoo and Tampere. 

As a Research Trainee, you will: 

• You’ll research novel use of cryptography to strengthen cybersecurity and privacy. The topic might be mathematical, (e.g. research of lattice-based cryptography) or technical (e.g. implementing or testing). 
• You’ll verify the research results either by doing your thesis, publishing and/or developing and evaluating proof-of-concepts and cryptographic solutions. 
• You’ll use your advanced skills in English to write research reports or blog that help the team communicate the research results clearly.  

Who are we looking for?  

• You have studies related to Cryptography.

In addition, you have experience in one or more of these: 

• Programming experience e.g. in  Python, C++, Go, Java 
• Operating systems, e.g. Windows, Linux, Unix  
• Low-level programming, e.g. embedded devices, FPGAs 
• Cybersecurity metrics and evaluation 
• Telecommunication and networking technologies 
• Quantum phenomena 
• Statistical tools, e.g. Matlab or R 
• In order to succeed in this role, we hope you have good Finnish and English skills. 

As a person, we hope that you are: 

• Open to share your thoughts, ask questions, discuss about your opinions. 
• A team player, sharing not only results but also problems with others. 

What would we offer you? 

• Impactful work for the future. As a leading applied research organizsation, 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, your 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 50 nationalities working across cutting-edge fields of science and technology. 
• Meaningful projects, real responsibility. With us, you get to take on meaningful projects and create innovative scientific and technical solutions as part of our Applied Cryptography team. We treat all employees as equals and give you 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! 

Prepare your CV and cover letter and send in your application with your transcript of records via our recruitment system as soon as possible but at the latest by 15 September 2024. We will process applications as they come in and fill in the position as soon as we find the right candidate. Please also mention which location would suit you best. 

Interested and want to hear more? 

For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Ville Ollikainen, ville.ollikainen@vtt.fi, +358 400 841116 or Senior Scientist Visa Vallivaara, visa.vallivaara@vtt.fi, +358 40 1398326. 

We look forward to hearing from you!