Early Stage Researcher / PhD student

Early Stage Researcher / PhD Student on data driven network control and automation algorithms and solutions research and development

Who we are

We’re here to connect you to what matters most, and by doing so, empowering societies. As a Telenor employee and Early Stage Researcher (ESR), you will be part of a large, international organization as Telenor, that goes beyond customers – we want to play an important role in the societies we serve. You will also become Telenor’s representative in a European International Training Network called SEMANTIC. 

We are looking for a bright and driven person to become Telenor’s ESR within the European Commission SEMANTIC Research & Development project. Telenor is shaping the digital future and we are looking for a young researcher with a proactive drive who wishes to be part of Telenor’s journey.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will perform research and development of algorithms and solutions on data driven network control and automation for network orchestration approaches for 5G networks and beyond during at least 30 months (July 2021- December 2023) of duration of the SEMANTIC project. During this period, you will be part of Telenor’s Networks team.

To join our team, we are looking for a curious and multi-skilled Early Stage Researcher who loves programming and creating world class algorithms and solutions for data driven network control and automation processes. You are a passionate about driving your work from idea to execution and to optimization. 

Who are you

You are, at the time of recruitment, in the first four years of your research career and you do not have a doctoral degree. This is measured from the date when you obtained your MSc degree, which formally entitles you to embark on a doctorate. Furthermore, you have not lived in Sweden for more than 12 months in the previous 36 months. If selected for the position, it is mandatory to apply and become enrolled in an industrial PhD position at the recruiting country/city. Telenor will co-supervise you on the PhD, as part of the SEMANTIC training network.

To become our ESR, you are driving, curious and self-going. Team player. Proficient in English. You can acquire and work with large amount of data, even remotely (network KPIs, network performance data from probes, etc.) and compare it and analyze it considering what is available in the literature. You are knowledgeable and experienced with C/C++; Python; SQL; JAVA and Linux. You also have the fundamental notions on Radio, Ethernet, IP, and Wi-Fi telecom technologies. Your main tasks are programming, research (on-site and remotely e.g.: via internet), algorithm test and development and equipment configuration and testing in laboratory environment.

Our promise

We promise you a human company eager to learn and rapidly adapt to a digital reality.  You will be welcomed into a skilled team of professional and knowledgeable colleagues. In addition, you will get:
* A flexible way of work - have a lunch workout without rushing back, adapt to your family needs without a bad conscience! Not a problem for Telenor as long as your team is happy and you deliver!
* A generous health and benefit package with wellness grant, health insurance, ”give me a break”-days, employee discounts, regular health checks, occupational pension and much more.
* As Telenor’s ESR you will be part of the SEMANTIC project and hence, you will work in a real network environment in collaboration with our experienced network engineers from Telenor Sweden.
* You will benefit from travel and live in during parts of the year (up to 6 months at a time) at the countries of the SEMANTIC partners to realize the SEMANTIC project join Research and Development activities.

Come join us now

If you wish to apply, you need to apply to this position both at Telenor’s job site and at https://jobapp.semantic2020.eu/.

If you have questions, please contact Jaume Rius i Riu, +46 708 331 551, jaume.riusiriu@telenor.se. Don’t send your CV by mail – these will not be evaluated.

Application deadline: 31.05.2021. Location: Stockholm