Senior Research Associate, Intelligent Optical Networks

University of Bristol; Clifton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Bristol seeks a Research Associate or Senior Research Associate to advance intelligent optical network architectures for metro, access and data centre connectivity. You will develop programmable networks, orchestration and rapid recovery, working with joins and testbeds to validate ideas and build demonstrations.

The role involves significant research initiative, mentoring early career researchers and coordinating collaborative activities within the EEME School and with industrial

Qualifications

• PhD or nearing completion in optical communications, telecommunications, networking or related field.
• Experience with optical network architectures, control, automation or resilience.
• Strong programming skills and demonstrated research output (publications, proposals or R&D).

Responsibilities

• Develop architectures for metro, access and data centre connectivity.
• Create automation, orchestration and resource-control algorithms.
• Prototype and validate hardware or software solutions in lab/testbeds.
• Publish findings and contribute to collaborations, proposals, standards and patents.

Skills

Optical networks

Programming skills

Research ability

Teamwork

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

Testbeds

Lab equipment

Job description

University of Bristol seeks a Research Associate or Senior Research Associate to advance intelligent optical network architectures for metro, access and data centre connectivity. You will develop programmable networks, orchestration and rapid recovery, working with joins and testbeds to validate ideas and build demonstrations.

The role involves significant research initiative, mentoring early career researchers and coordinating collaborative activities within the EEME School and with industrial