Research Manager - Device Communication Research

Ericsson; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson Research in Lund invites a dynamic leader to head the Device Communication Research team, shaping future device modem and RF technologies for 5G evolution and 6G.

You will mentor researchers and industrial PhD students, drive IP and prototypes, and build collaborations with product teams, academia and external partners to create technology leadership.

The role emphasizes inclusive leadership and strategic direction to translate ideas into impactful solutions.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in wireless/communications or related field.
• Experience leading research teams or programs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Track record in IP generation and patents.
• Ability to connect research to business direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of researchers and PhD students.
• Shape and drive research across 5G evolution, 6G, sensing, IoT, XR, and energy efficiency.
• Turn ideas into IP, prototypes, demonstrations, and insights.
• Build collaborations across Ericsson Research, product teams, academia, and partners.
• Balance long-term vision with practical execution and high-impact delivery.
• Create an inclusive, collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Research leadership

English communication

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Patent creation

Education

PhD or MSc in a relevant field

Job description

About The Opportunity

You will join Ericsson Research and lead the Device Communication Research team in Lund. The team explores future device modem and RF technologies for 5G evolution and 6G, with a focus on how devices communicate, sense, compute, and interact with future networks.

About The Opportunity

You will join Ericsson Research and lead the Device Communication Research team in Lund. The team explores future device modem and RF technologies for 5G evolution and 6G, with a focus on how devices communicate, sense, compute, and interact with future networks.

The team consists of highly skilled researchers and industrial PhD students with strong competence in device modem technologies, RF implementation, sensing, connectivity, and intelligent compute. The work combines long-term research with practical implementation, prototypes, intellectual property, standards support, and collaboration within Ericsson research programs as well as external research partners.

This is an opportunity to lead a strong and innovation-driven team that turns early ideas into technology leadership and future business value for Ericsson.

What You Will Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of researchers, engineers, and industrial PhD students working on future device communication technologies.
• Shape and drive the research agenda for device technologies across 5G evolution, 6G, sensing, IoT, XR, device compute and energy efficiency.
• Turn early ideas into strong research outcomes, including intellectual property, prototypes, concept demonstrations, technical insights, and contributions to future technology directions.
• Build and maintain collaborations across Ericsson Research, product organizations, academia, industrial PhD programs, and external research projects.
• Balance long-term research vision with practical execution, ensuring that the team delivers high-impact results while continuing to grow its competence and innovation capacity.
• Create an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment where people can contribute, learn, and develop.

The Skills You Bring

• PhD or MSc with strong research background in a relevant area such as wireless communications, device technologies, modem/RF aspects, sensing, IoT, XR, or a closely related technical field.
• Experience from leading research, technology development, innovation activities, or advanced engineering work, preferably in an industrial research environment.
• A genuine interest in people leadership, including coaching, developing talent, setting direction, and creating a team environment where experts collaborate effectively.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to connect research topics to Ericsson's long-term technology direction, business relevance, intellectual property, and standardization trends.
• Collaborative way of working and confidence in leading through influence across organizations, technical disciplines, and external partnerships.
• A proven ability to drive innovation and patent creation, both through your own technical ideas and by coaching a team culture where researchers actively identify and develop innovation opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to make complex technical topics clear, relevant, and actionable for different audiences.

Deadline:

18.09.2026

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.

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:

Sweden (SE) || Lund