Senior Scientist / Research Scientist in Electric Vehicle Systems

Are you experienced in AI/ML and looking for new opportunities? Are you interested in electromobility and the use of AI/ML in e.g. battery condition monitoring, electric vehicle (EV) charging demand forecasting, or EV system design optimization? 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 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. If you are an international talent searching for a new opportunity, read more about the benefits of living in Finland and VTT’s support for relocation here !

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 2600 brilliant minds is focused on creating impact through science-based innovation. Get to know us further by exploring VTT's tech & infra .

We are now looking for Senior Scientist / Research Scientist to join our Batteries and Charging team!

As a Research/Senior Scientist at VTT, you will have a genuine opportunity to make an impact on both our customers and society. Our researchers work closely with industry partners and academia, often in interdisciplinary research groups, addressing real-world challenges through science-based innovations. VTT offers world-class research infrastructure and strong internal support services to enable high-quality, impactful research.

In this role, you will play a key part in developing data-driven modelling and design optimisation methodologies for electric vehicle systems, with a focus on AI/ML-based approaches for system design and performance optimization. Your work will contribute to advancing the state of the art in electromobility and supporting the transition towards sustainable transport.

Our Batteries and Charging team focuses on the electrification of transport to tackle climate change by accelerating the shift from the use of fossil fuels towards sustainable transport. Our core areas include battery systems, EV charging, and EV fleet optimization. We actively apply AI/ML in topics such as:

• battery state estimation, diagnostics, and prognostics
• charging demand forecasting and smart charging strategies
• surrogate and reduced-order modelling of batteries and other EV components
• system-level optimization of EVs and fleets.
  
  
  

Read more about our research:

• Video about our electric vehicle and battery technology research: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laPjbVujBKM&t=5s
• Electric vehicles: https://www.vttresearch.com/en/ourservices/electric-vehicles
• Batteries: https://www.vttresearch.com/en/ourservices/battery-technologies
• Blog post about developments in electric transport: https://www.vttresearch.com/en/news-and-ideas/electric-transport-developing-record-rate-it-time-invest-heavy-duty-vehicles .
  
  
  

Your responsibilities as Research/Senior Scientist:

• Advancing data-driven modelling methodology development and application for various components and subsystems
• Contributing to data-driven electric truck system design optimization methodology development through learning algorithms and statistical use of synthetic data and real operational data from vehicle performance and operations, operating conditions and interface to energy infrastructure and management
• Contributing to digital twin development for vehicles and their subsystems
• Collaborating in research team and project group with co-writing and project work
• Participating in new project preparations, especially within the Horizon Europe work programme
• Participating actively in dissemination with journal publications and presenting results in conferences and seminars
• Supervising or tutoring junior team members
  
  
  

Who we are looking for:

• You have a doctoral or Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering or a closely related field.
• You are skilled in data-driven modelling methodologies, data analytics, and programming (Python, MATLAB, C/C++)
• You have a keen interest in real-time systems and digital twin development.
• You are interested in electric vehicle research field, and you may already have knowledge of electric powertrains and related technologies.
• You have excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
  
  
  

As a person, we hope that you are:

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• A fast learner, capable of working in a flexible and independent manner and collaborating with colleagues across different fields of science and technology.
• We appreciate curiosity, passion as well as the ability to take the long-term perspective and find beyond-the-obvious solutions.
• An open-minded and innovative person with a vision of longer-term research needs.
• You are eager to work with new topics and methods, even out of your comfort zone to achieve the set ambitious goals.
  
  
  

With VTT, you’ll enjoy:

• Science with an impact. At VTT, we seek to solve large societal challenges and drive a sustainable future through applied research and innovation. With us, you’ll get to work on research projects that make a concrete, positive impact in the world. Read more about our strategy, the path of exponential hope , and our organisational culture as the builder of the world's most meaningful place to work.
• Open culture of innovation. We have 80 years of experience in science-based innovation, a strong international reputation and global networks. We work truly across disciplines, and house all the cutting-edge sciences from quantum computing to synthetic biology under one roof. At VTT, you’ll join a community of over 2200 multidisciplinary experts who foster a culture of trust, openness and sharing knowledge. Collaborating with amazing colleagues is a source of learning, inspiration, and fun.
• Nordic work–life balance. Working in Finland, the happiest country in the world, enables a great quality of life. At VTT, we make our people’s well-being a strategic priority. We offer 6 weeks paid vacation a year, and our benefits include extended occupational healthcare, and a range well-being services, such as exercise and culture benefits and hobby clubs. Read more about the benefits of living in Finland and VTT’s support for relocation .
  
  
  

Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!

Please send your CV with your salary request via our recruitment system as soon as possible but at the latest by 29 March 2026. A security clearance procedure is conducted during the recruitment process.

Interested and want to hear more?

For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Ari Hentunen, (ari.hentunen(a)vtt.fi) or by phone +358 40 5500161 on 18 March 2026 at 9–10 EET or 24 March at 13–14 EET.

We look forward to hearing from you!

VTT

VTT is a visionary research, development and innovation partner. We drive sustainable growth and tackle the biggest global challenges of our time and turn them into growth opportunities. We go beyond the obvious to help the society and companies to grow through technological innovations. We have 80 years of experience in cutting-edge research and science-based results. VTT is at the sweet spot where innovation and business come together.

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