5G/6G Network Systems Researcher

China Telecom Singapore Innovation Research Institute; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

China Telecom Singapore Innovation Research Institute invites applications for a 5G/6G Network Systems Researcher to advance intelligent, deterministic, and action-aware networking for Physical AI and embodied intelligence. You will explore architecture, protocols, resource management, and AI-native networking to enable next-generation 5G/6G technologies and contribute to standardization.

The role involves designing networks, developing prototypes, and publishing results in leading venues.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Research background in communication networks, network systems, distributed systems, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in algorithm design, software development, or network system prototyping.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and publish in reputable conferences and/or journals.
• Good programming skills (e.g., Python, C/C++, Go, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on 5G/6G network systems for Physical AI and embodied intelligence.
• Design novel network architectures, algorithms, and protocols for deterministic and low-latency communications.
• Develop network resource management, scheduling, routing, and orchestration techniques for QoA-aware networking.
• Design and evaluate network control frameworks using technologies such as SDN, TSN, O-RAN, and edge computing.
• Build software prototypes, simulations, and proof-of-concept demonstrators.
• Evaluate proposed solutions through analytical modelling, simulation, and experimental validation.
• Publish research findings in leading conferences and journals and contribute to patent generation.
• Participate in international standardization activities (e.g., 3GPP, IEEE, IETF, O-RAN Alliance) where appropriate.

Skills

PhD in CS/EE

Network research

Programming (Python/C/C++)

Analytical skills

Education

PhD in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ns-3

OMNeT++

Mininet

OpenAirInterface

Job description

We are seeking a 5G/6G Network Systems Researcher to join our research team developing next-generation networking technologies for Physical AI and Embodied Intelligence. The role focuses on designing intelligent, deterministic, and action-aware network systems that enable seamless interaction between perception, AI reasoning, and robotic actuation.

You will conduct cutting-edge research spanning network architecture, protocols, resource management, and AI-native networking, contributing to innovative technologies for future 5G/6G systems and their standardization.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on 5G/6G network systems for Physical AI and embodied intelligence.
• Design novel network architectures, algorithms, and protocols for deterministic and low-latency communications.
• Develop network resource management, scheduling, routing, and orchestration techniques for QoA-aware networking.
• Design and evaluate network control frameworks using technologies such as SDN, TSN, O-RAN, and edge computing.
• Build software prototypes, simulations, and proof-of-concept demonstrators.
• Evaluate proposed solutions through analytical modelling, simulation, and experimental validation.
• Publish research findings in leading conferences and journals and contribute to patent generation.
• Participate in international standardization activities (e.g., 3GPP, IEEE, IETF, O-RAN Alliance) where appropriate.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams and external partners.

Key Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Research background in communication networks, network systems, distributed systems, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in algorithm design, software development, or network system prototyping.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and publish in reputable conferences and/or journals.
• Good programming skills (e.g., Python, C/C++, Go, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in one or more of the following areas is advantageous:

Networking Technologies

• Deterministic Networking (DetNet) and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)
• Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
• O-RAN and RAN Intelligent Controllers (RIC)
• Edge computing and cloud-native networking
• Network slicing and resource orchestration
• Network protocol and API design
• Traffic engineering and routing

Research & Development

• AI-native networking and network automation
• Mathematical optimization and performance modelling
• Network simulation or emulation (e.g., ns-3, OMNeT++, Mininet, OpenAirInterface)

Domain Knowledge

• 3GPP 5G/6G systems
• Robotics, teleoperation, embodied intelligence, or Physical AI
• Experience contributing to standards development (e.g., 3GPP, IEEE, IETF, O-RAN Alliance)