From microscale chips to space systems – spend your summer shaping the future of sensors at SINTEF
Do you want to spend next summer working side-by-side with SINTEF researchers on real projects that make a difference?
At SINTEF, our vision is technology for a better society. We work across sectors ranging from the seabed to outer space, developing solutions that drive sustainable growth and value creation. Sensors are at the heart of this mission: they enable digitalisation and autonomy in everything from robotics and medical devices to industrial process control. Better sensor data means better decisions, better AI, and smarter systems.
Why join us?
- Hands-on research: Work on active research and development projects, guided by experienced SINTEF researchers.
- Diverse community: Be part of a summer cohort with students from across SINTEF, with organised social activities and networking.
- Career pathways: Explore opportunities for future master’s theses, PhD fellowships, or full-time research positions.
- Cutting-edge labs: Join more than 80 researchers in Oslo at the Department of Smart Sensors and Microsystems, working from nanoscale chip design to complete sensor systems and prototypes.
What will you do? We shape the summer tasks around both our ongoing projects and your interests. Whether you enjoy:
- Building and experimenting in the lab.
- Taking measurements in the field.
- Diving into real-world sensor data, modelling and analytics.
- Developing and testing sensor systems.
- Working with precision at the micro- and nanoscale
…there’s a place for you here.
We are looking for students, preferably in their 3rd or 4th year of study, who can work with us during the summer period, typically from June to August. We also expect our summer researchers to take some holiday during July, typically around two weeks.
Areas of sensor expertise we work with
- Applied optics and computer vision
- Sensor systems for demanding environments
- Micro-optics, bioMEMS and medical sensors
- MEMS, radiation sensors and piezoelectric microsystems
- Quantum technology.
Practical details
- Location: Oslo.
- Duration: Summer 2027 (exact weeks to be agreed).
- Compensation: Paid summer position.
Explore our research areas here. Curious about what it`s like to be a summer student with us? Hear from former summer student Vilde Vraalstad here.
Ready to apply? If you’re curious, ambitious, and want to help shape the next generation of sensor technology, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now and spend your summer turning ideas into working technology.
Application deadline: October 29th, 2026
