About this opportunity!
Ericsson Research – Creating the full value of connectivity, through world-leading research, empowering an intelligent, sustainable, and connected world.Ericsson, the leader of mobile communications, is conducting world-leading research in various research areas, under its global organization Ericsson Research, with presence at several sites and in all continents. Ericsson Research has the responsibility to provide Ericsson with new technologies and innovative system concepts, driving the standards and the development of future communication systems.
Research Area Networks performs research on functional architectures, interfaces, and protocols required for communication networks of the future. This includes how to manage, orchestrate, optimize, and automate these networks end-to-end, applying policies, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. We cooperate globally with leading academic institutions and together with our customers and partners we drive the standards in 3GPP and other standardization fora. Our work generates patents and the required expertise to serve Ericsson’s product and business units.
Job description
As an Experienced Researcher at Networks you will perform or drive complex research tasks and participate in advanced research projects, developing new concepts and technologies for current and future mobile networks. This includes functions and features for the evolution of 5G Advanced and 6G, especially architectural aspects, network services, management/automation solutions, service and network exposures and related APIs. The targeted network domains are radio access and core networks in indoor and outdoor networks, public and non-public (private) networks and vertical domains such as smart manufacturing. You will become a member of Ericsson Research, the research organization within Ericsson, and will report to a research manager.
We collaborate with international research teams in which continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing are part of the daily work! Your work will include concept development, design, analysis, and prototype implementation of various network solutions, as well as mechanisms and processes to enhance future mobile systems. The research will be carried out in shorter or longer-term projects, in extensive collaboration with different Ericsson units and external partners such as leading universities, customers or other partners, targeting competitive future network products and solutions for Ericsson. Your research results will be protected by patents and delivered in the form of technical reports, standard contributions, academic papers, white papers, and proof of concepts. You may be participating in activities in relation with international standards mainly in bodies like 3GPP and ORAN; and possibly in other bodies like ETSI NFV/ZSM, IEEE and ITU-T.
The successful candidate for this role will be working in an international team of world-class researchers, with diverse backgrounds and experiences in mobile communication, including the key authorities and thought leaders globally, who are contributing to standardize mobile technologies used by billions of people worldwide. This also means that you will have the opportunity to gain expertise in wireless systems, with opportunities for continuous learning and growth, impacting our ways of working, travel globally, including the possibility of becoming an attractive candidate for an international career in other parts of our company, trying new roles and responsibilities, and much more.
What you will Bring
PhD degree, PhD candidate, or equivalent from top tier universities in Electrical Engineering, Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, or similar technical fields;- Candidates from top tier universities having a Master of Science degree with relevant experience in Machine Learning and Data Science with telecom background are also eligible to apply.
Domain knowledge in telecommunication systems and familiarity with the key enablers of 6G.Consistent record of good knowledge and/or hands-on experience in developing software and/or performing applied research on one or more of the following fields preferably also applying Machine Learning or AI techniques to tackle problems in wireless communications;- Network and service management, and automation for 5G and beyond
- RAN, core network, and network automation architectures
- Mobile network functions and services, exposure and interactions with users and/or applications
- Network interfaces, API management
- Industrial and vertical integration, services and exposures for 5G and beyond
Programming background in Matlab, Python, C++ or Java, and experience in computer simulationsExperience in AI/ML applied to communication system algorithm optimization.Strong analytical skills, a positive mindset, and ability of finding innovative solutions to complex problems.Rich in initiative, creative, and with strong personal drive, and commitment.Excited to work in an environment where you cooperate closely in a diverse team, together striving to fulfil common targets according to set strategies.The candidate must be able to communicate very well in English, both in written and oral form.Can communicate with people and find it easy to convey your knowledge/findings to others.
What you will do:
- Familiarity with 3GPP, ETSI ZSM or Open RAN (O-RAN) standards is a plus
Proven track record as a Networks researcher or ML/AI researcher in private sector, academia, or another research organization is a plus.For senior roles, publications on related subjects in high quality journals or conferences, patents, standardization contributions and/or open-source software is a plus.Join our Team About this opportunity:
Ericsson is seeking a dedicated and innovative individual to join our team as a Researcher. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of our mission, delving into unique research initiatives aimed at catapulting Ericsson to the next level. If you have an analytical and inventive mindset, and a willingness to work both independently and in teams, we encourage you to apply. In this role, you�ll be given chances to initiate and conduct research studies, contribute to patent development, and create valuable tools and demos for our research team. You'll also have the opportunity to shape the industry by driving standards, forging robust external relations, and adeptly communicating our revolutionary research to the outside world. Your work will ensure crucial competence transfer, and as a guiding figure, you�ll lead our research process and contribute to our strategic planning.
What you will do:- Initiate and perform in-depth, insightful research studies.
- Contribute ideas and support the development of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs).
- Develop reusable tools, demos, and testbeds for research studies.
- Foster and manage external relationships for cross-collaboration and sharing of research findings.
- Drive standardization and present research outcomes to external standards and/or regulatory bodies.
- Undertake essential competence transfer tasks within Ericsson, enhancing overall knowledge and skills.
The skills you bring:- Interdisciplinary Collaboration.
- Analyzing.
- Programming.
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next. Would you like to take a tour to “Life at Ericsson MEA”, visit short video https://youtu.be/3_O_MTt0PAY?si=HnqI4J3gpj2papL
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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Türkiye (TR) || Istanbul
Req ID: 761464