Job Description

Job Category: Pure Research
Degree Level: Doctor's Degree (e.g PhD)
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The goal of the Radio Systems Researcher role is to develop novel, high-caliber, disruptive technologies for wireless communication and sensing, focusing on the physical layer, medium access layer, radio resource management and system design. The focus is on challenging industry problems that cannot be solved through technologies available today but require fundamentally different solutions with the potential to be realized in the longer term. The novel solutions are expected to result in the generation of intellectual property and technology transfer to business groups and standards organizations. The scope covers radio systems innovations in the medium term for 6G Day 1, as well as the long term, for the 6G era and beyond, with a special focus on the application of AI to wireless systems.
Responsibilities:

• Conduct cutting-edge research on disruptive technologies for wireless communication, focusing on physical and medium access layers
• Develop innovative communication schemes tailored for non-traditional use cases, addressing future human needs
• Utilize AI techniques to propose and evaluate novel algorithms for performance optimization in wireless systems
• Perform system-level modeling and simulation of wireless communications across various frequency bands
• Generate intellectual property via patents and support the standardization of innovative concepts within industry forums
• Lead the development of proof-of-concept projects that transition research into actionable solutions
• Engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to adapt research findings for potential productization
• Present research outcomes and findings at conferences and in publications to disseminate knowledge and foster collaboration

Qualifications:
You have:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics
• 4+ years of experience in wireless technology research
• Broad knowledge of wireless industry trends
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to conceive and execute research projects guiding to tangible results

It would be nice if you also had:

• Experience with AI tools and models
• Strong track record of publications and patents
• Experience transferring research concepts to product development
• Curiosity to learn about and understand complex systems

About Us:
Come create the technology that helps the world act together
Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work
What we offer
Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.
Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer
Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.
About the Team: Nokia Bell Labs is the world-renowned research arm of Nokia, having invented many of the foundational technologies that underpin information and communications networks and all digital devices and systems. This research has produced nine
Nobel Prizes, five Turing Awards and numerous other awards.