As a MSc thesis student, you will:

• Conduct scientific project work in the fields of metabolic engineering and synthetic biology for generation of biosynthetic materials
  

  • Actively participate in a multi-disciplinary research team

Who we are looking for:

• Studies (close to completion) in relevant field such as biochemistry, genetics, microbiology or bioprocess engineering
  

• Laboratory skills and experience in molecular biology techniques
  

• Experience working either with bacteria, yeast or filamentous fungi
  

• Strong spoken and written English skills
  

• Skills in use of excel, power point, recording data and reporting experimental work
  

• It’s a benefit if you have experience with biochemistry, chemistry, and/or computational methods (metabolic modeling, AI, machine learning)
  

As a person, we hope that you are:

• Motivated and willing to take initiative in getting tasks accomplished with a “can do” attitude
  

• Able to work both independently and as a member of a team
  

• Curious towards cross-disciplinary approaches and technological challenges
  

• Excited to learn about storage and use of the generated biological data, e.g. use of data management system, machine learning or AI
  

• You are target-driven both with your decision-making and in learning new things and growing professionally.
  

With VTT, you’ll enjoy:

• Natural sciences with an impact. VTT works on the cutting-edge of natural sciences, and we've invested in building state-of-the-art research facilities for natural sciences, such as the Bioruukki pilot infrastructure for bio- and circular economy. Our research agenda is dedicated to solving systemic and technological challenges, such as reaching carbon neutrality and unleashing the power of synthetic biology. That means that at VTT, your expertise in natural sciences will go towards creating a real impact. Read more about our strategy – the path of exponential hope.
  

• Superb colleagues and community. With VTT, you'll join a community of over 2000 multidisciplinary experts who foster a culture of trust, openness, and sharing of knowledge. We work across disciplines and house all the cutting-edge sciences, from quantum computing to synthetic biology, under one roof. Collaborating 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.
  

• Excellent career in research. 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. A combination of cutting-edge academic research and applied customer projects keeps your career path interesting.
  

• 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, we offer exercise and culture benefits, hobby clubs, and voluntary well-being services such as meditation and cognitive ergonomics training.