Experienced Researcher Core Network Standardisation

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Come, and be where it begins.

Our Exciting Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced and creative researcher to engage in the development of current and future mobile networks' generations, used by billions of people. This opportunity is to join our Ericsson Research team working with the 3rd Generation Partnership project (3GPP) in Core Networks, driving Ericsson’s strategies in 5G/6G standardization!

The main objective of the 3GPP SA2 (System Aspects 2) standardization area is to develop the overall 3GPP system architecture including User Equipment, Access Network, Core Network, and IP Multimedia Subsystem. Moreover, 3GPP SA2 is responsible for developing Stage 2 specifications comprising the follow areas (non-exhaustive list): Architecture model and concepts; Control and user plane protocol stacks; End-to-end Procedures for, e.g., Network Data Analytics and Automation, Network Capability Exposure, Data collection and storage, 3GPP Services, etc.

At Ericsson Research, we collaborate in global cross-organizational teams and have opportunities to learn and work with top industry researchers on the newest technologies!

Ericsson celebrates diversity and inclusion together with flexibility and international mobility.

The positions will be based in Stockholm, Sweden, as part of the Core Network Research section.

You will
Research and develop novel concepts, solutions and algorithms by using, e.g., simulators, prototypes, etc.
Create new technical solutions and protect them with Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), write research articles, etc.
Act as a delegate and/or back office researcher, working with contributions for and participate in 3GPP standardization meetings.
Represent Ericsson in external fora such as standardization, university collaborations, national and European research projects and customer meetings.


To be successful in the role you must have
PhD degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering. Preferably with a specialization towards Networking and Communication. Alternatively, an M Sc degree with substantial experience of standardization work.
Experience in working with 3GPP standardization
Excellent knowledge of Mobile Networks and industry understanding
Demonstrated leadership capability
Proficiency in English, both written and spoken
Outstanding networking, collaboration, communication and innovation skills with high energy and motivation


What´s in it for you?
Here at Ericsson, our culture is built on over a century of courageous decisions. With us, you will no longer be dreaming of what the future holds – you will be redefining it. You won’t develop for the status quo, but will build what replaces it. Joining us is a way to move your career in any direction you want; with hundreds of career opportunities in locations all over the world, in a place where co-creation and collaboration are embedded into the walls. You will find yourself in a speak-up environment where empathy and humanness serve as cornerstones for how we work, and where work-life balance is a priority. Welcome to an inclusive, global company where your opportunity to make an impact is endless.

What happens once you apply?
To prepare yourself for next steps, please explore here: https://www.ericsson.com/en/careers/job-opportunities/hiring-process

If you have any specific questions about this role, please contact recruiter Christian Sperling at Christian.Sperling@Ericsson.com
This position reports to Research Manager
Kindly note that we cannot process applications sent via email.

Location for this role: Stockholm, Sweden
Please send in your application in English as soon as possible since the process is ongoing.

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