Mission/Purpose of role

The goal of the Radio Systems Researcher role is to develop novel, superior, 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 requires fundamentally different solutions with potential to be realized in the longer term. The novel solutions are expected to result in generation of intellectual property and technology transfer to business groups and standards organizations. The scope covers radio systems innovations on a medium term for 6G Day 1, as well as long term, for the 6G era and beyond, with a special focus on application of AI to wireless systems.  
Pure Research (PR) comprises fundamental systematic research of exploratory nature for the development of new products and services as well as disruptive technologies superseding conventional approaches. In contrast to applied R&D, PR covers the provision of a comprehensive understanding of scientific insights without directed application towards products, policies, or operational processes.


Research & Innovation (RIN) comprises the conduction of extensive fundamental scientific research on a particular field of expertise aiming at fuller, more complete knowledge and understanding of the fundamental aspects of a concept or a phenomenon. Covers encouragement of disruptive innovations and the provision of novel solutions while building up robust intellectual property for Nokia.

 

Essential Requirements: 

Broad technical understanding of wireless technology with deep expertise in certain areas Broad understanding of wireless industry and trends Demonstrated ability to conceive and carry out research leading to tangible assets Strong analytical and problem solving skills PhD in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Mathematics

Preferred Requirements: 

 Experience working with AI tools and models Curious to learn and understand complex systems Strong publications and patent track record Experience with effective transfers of research concepts for new product feature or new product development

 

Main Responsibility Areas

The Research Engineer in Radio Systems India Department is an individual contributor position to perform research in the areas of physical layer, medium access and layer and systems aspects of wireless communications systems. Driven by curiosity and a deep understanding of the fundamentals of communications, and knowledge of the latest academic research and industry trends, he/she is able to formulate research questions leading to creation of innovative, disruptive technology concepts. In particular, the candidate should be able to drive exploration research in the area of applying AI to wireless systems. As outcome of the research, the candidate is expected to drive technology transfer towards business groups and Nokia standards as appropriate.  Specific responsibilities:

Exploration of new concepts and technologies for advancing wireless communication systems towards meeting future human needs Devise novel communication schemes to meet new and challenging requirements for non-traditional use cases Propose and evaluate novel algorithms for optimizing the performance of wireless communication systems with a focus on exploiting new AI techniques System level modeling and simulation of wireless communication systems in various frequency bands for various performance studies Support the development of proof-of-concepts of new technologies Generate Intellectual property through patents and support standardization of the concepts as appropriate Disseminate research internally and externally through customer focused presentations, conference and journal publications Engage with business groups to adapt research concepts towards productization Engage and collaborate with customers, universities on joint research projects