Lead 6G Radio Protocol Research & Standards

Nokia; Oulu; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nokia is seeking a senior researcher to lead end-to-end 6G radio protocol research across core areas including user plane design and AI-enabled features. You will represent Nokia in 3GPP RAN2, delivering high-quality contributions and shaping future standards.

The role requires a PhD or MSc in EE/communications, 5+ years in radio topics, and strong collaboration across international teams. Fluent English is essential as you drive technology strategy and long-term roadmaps for 6G user plane

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, communications, signal processing, or related field.
• 5+ years of research experience in 6G-relevant radio topics.
• Prior 3GPP standardization experience.
• Fluent in English.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end 6G radio protocol research in designated areas, including design and evaluation of user plane components (SDAP, PDCP, RLC, MAC, QoS) and AI-enabled features.
• Investigate interactions between MAC and physical layer, focusing on L2 procedures for HARQ, scheduling, MIMO, and AI enablers.
• Serve as Nokia’s delegate to 3GPP RAN2 or operate as Nokia researcher on 3GPP RAN2 User Plane topics, delivering high-quality technical contributions and aligning standardization outcomes with Nokia priorities.
• Develop pioneering 6G IP related to radio protocol areas and embed AI-first principles into standards research.
• Represent Nokia in 3GPP and external forums, advocating advanced radio protocol designs and architectures.
• Contribute to Nokia’s 6G technology and standards strategy and long-term research roadmaps for user plane radio protocols.
• Collaborate with physical layer, radio performance, RF, regulatory, and system teams to ensure a coherent transition from research concepts to product-relevant technologies.

Kenntnisse

5G/6G expertise

English fluency

3GPP delegate experience

Research leadership

Ausbildung

Master's or PhD in EE/communications

Jobbeschreibung

Nokia is seeking a senior researcher to lead end-to-end 6G radio protocol research across core areas including user plane design and AI-enabled features. You will represent Nokia in 3GPP RAN2, delivering high-quality contributions and shaping future standards.

The role requires a PhD or MSc in EE/communications, 5+ years in radio topics, and strong collaboration across international teams. Fluent English is essential as you drive technology strategy and long-term roadmaps for 6G user plane