Job Description

The team you'll be part of belongs to Bell Labs Core Research (BLCR) within Strategy and Technology. In the BLCR Radio Systems Research lab you’ll carry out groundbreaking research at our Stuttgart site in design of wireless air interfaces and access networks, performance assessment (system simulation) and prototyping. You can bring deep research knowledge and expertise to a cross-disciplinary team.


Strategy and Technology lays the path for Nokia’s future technology innovation and identifies the most promising areas for Nokia to create new value. We set the company’s strategy and technology vision, offer an unparalleled research foundation for innovation, and provide critical support infrastructure for Nokia.



gain insights to industrial research challenges inside Nokia, contribute to the definition of radio access network technical foundations for research programs, project objectives and work plans, key focus in your position will be on advancing key new use cases in Next Generation Radio Communication Systems, such as ISAC (integrated sensing and communication), 3D-networks and Wi-Fi improvements. propose and publish research in major research forums worldwide, create and maintain strong collaborative associations with university-based researchers, other leading research bodies, product business units and government agencies, provide key inputs and consulting on research problems, -directions and -methodology and propose solutions generate Intellectual Properties Rights.

A PhD degree in Communication Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Computer Science or a related discipline with expert knowledge in wireless communications. Multiple years of post-PhD research experience. Deep Experience in wireless access networks and protocols, especially for industrial communication. Experience in performance analysis or simulations, radio channel and traffic modelling, performance study. Track record of publications, projects and/or patents. Ability to conduct independent research while also contributing to interdisciplinary, team-oriented projects. Ability to work in a collaborative environment amongst business as well as academic partners. Highly engaged and hands-on personality, versatile and a self-starter. Strong written and verbal communication skills can express yourself fluently in English. (German language skills are helpful but not required.)
It would be nice if you also had:


Deeper knowledge about 3GPP standards and 5G/6G research. Deeper knowledge in Wi-Fi protocols.

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.


We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:





One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg Workplace Pride Global Benchmark



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Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.