Summer Jobs 2026 at the Department of Applied Physics

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

At the Department of Applied Physics, our pioneering research in physical sciences creates important industrial applications that hold great technological potential. Our research focuses on Materials physics, Quantum technology, Soft & living matter, and Advanced energy solutions. Topics extend from fundamental research to important applications. We educate future generations of research and development professionals, data specialists, technology experts, inventors, and scientists for industry and society.

Aalto University Department of Applied Physics is now looking for

Summer employees

The Department of Applied Physics is offering multiple summer employee positions for summer 2026 in theoretical, computational and experimental physics. We are looking for BSc or MSc degree students at Aalto or some other university to work with us. Many of the department's summer employee positions make it possible to facilitate reporting for your studies (such as bachelor’s thesis and special assignments, some master’s thesis projects are included as well). Depending on the position, typically the summer job lasts 3 months during the summer months of June to August. Please note that these positions are available for Bachelor and Master level students only.

Aalto University follows the salary system of Finnish universities. The salary for a research assistant is approximately 2142-2460 € per month (gross) depending on the stage of your studies. The contract includes Aalto University occupational healthcare.

Ready to apply?

You can apply to max. 5 research groups. Please list them in the order of preference in the application form. See the complete list of the available groups, topics they offer, and more information here: 2026 Summer jobs at the Department of Applied Physics | Aalto University

Please submit your application in English through our recruiting system by using "Apply Now” button on the recruitment page. The application form will close on January 25th 2026 at 23:59 Finnish time (UTC +2).  

Please include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Motivation letter including possible project preferences within the research group (Please note! Only one motivation letter is necessary, even though you would apply to several groups/projects – state them in the same letter.)
• Up-to-date transcript of study records
• Bachelor’s degree certificate if you have it already (MSc students)

Note: Aalto University’s students and visitors should apply as external candidates with personal (not aalto) email.

If you are in an employment relationship with Aalto University at the moment when you apply for this position, do NOT click the "Apply Now" button. You have to apply for the job as an internal candidate via Workday. Other ways are not possible. See instructions here How to apply internal job | Aalto University

More information

If you have questions about the topics or requirements for the positions, you can find the contact person for each topic here: 2026 Summer jobs at the Department of Applied Physics | Aalto University

In any recruitment process related questions, please contact PHYS HR team. E-mail: phys-hr@aalto.fi

Are you an international student or coming from abroad?

Please check the Aalto Science Institute AScI internship programme for international summer employees: How to Apply for the AScI International Summer Research Programme | Aalto University

AScI arranges activities for international summer employees who have applied through their call and helps in finding the apartment in Espoo, and therefore we suggest that international students apply through the AScI programme.

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