Research assistant / Master thesis worker (Polymer composite materials), / Tutkimusapulainen/ Diplomityöntekijä (Polymeerikomposiittimateriaalit)

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The research group of Plastics and Elastomer Technology at Tampere University is looking for a master thesis worker in the field of polymer composite materials.  

The research group is now looking for a master thesis worker in the area of materials science focusing on characterizing solvolyzed carbon and glass fibers recovered from composite recycling. The work will quantify mechanical property retention, and interfacial performance of the recovered fibers to enable high-value re-use in new composite systems.    

Job description 

Depending on the experience and interests of the successful candidate the work will be focused on the following tasks:  

• creation of test matrix
• characterizing and analyzing recycled carbon and glass fibers 
• performing single fiber tensile and interfacial shear strength tests. 

Comprehension (or interest) in composite materials and material characterization is appreciated.  

Successful candidate needs to be a student of the Finnish universities (Tampere University, Aalto University etc.). Master thesis is expected to be completed within 6 months (full‑time, or proportionally longer if part‑time, subject to mutual agreement).

Requirements 

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or in a related field is required. Also, competence must be shown in the motivation letter following the application. 

Candidate will be hired by the university and become part of the research group, and presence at Hervanta campus is required. 

Successful candidates must apply and be valid rights for study for a Master’s degree in any Finnish university. 

Please visit the admissions webpage for more information on eligibility requirements and submitting an application. 

We offer 

Candidate will be hired by Tampere University .

The position will be for a fixed-term period of 6 months. The starting date is 1 June 2026 or as mutually agreed. A trial period of three (3) months applies to all our new employees.  

The salary will be based on both the job demand level and the employee's personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. According to the criteria applied to teaching and research staff, the position of the Research Assistant is placed on the job demand level 1. In addition, employees will receive performance-based salary, which for Research Assistants is based on their study credits. 

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts. Please read more about working at Tampere University.

We are inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, active and truly international research community. We value interdisciplinarity, as it allows you to expand your research network and exposes you to new perspectives and ideas to solve complex research problems and pursue novel research findings. We are strongly committed to the highest level of scientific research and the provision of high-quality education.  

How to apply 

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 3rd May 2026 (23:59 EEST / UTC +2).

Please write your application and all the accompanying documentation in English and attach them in PDF format. 

Please attach only the following documents to your application:  

•A letter of motivation and description of your research interests (max. 1 page) 

•Curriculum vitae according to the TENK template (considering the relevant parts, and including the contact details of two referees). A list of publications (if any) as a part of the curriculum vitae 

•Pdf copy of your BSc degree certificates 

•Transcripts of all university records and their English translations (Finnish and Swedish certificates are also accepted).  

For further information, please contact: 

Doctoral Researcher Anni Lahti, anni.lahti@tuni.fi 

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Plastics and Elastomer Technology ‑tutkimusryhmä  hakee diplomityöntekijää. Tehtävä liittyy tutkimusryhmässä tehtävään materiaalitutkimukseen. Diplomityössä työskennellään mm. kierrätettyjen hiili‑ ja lasikuitujen karakterisoinnin, mekaanisten ominaisuuksien sekä rajapintakäyttäytymisen tutkimuksen parissa.

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