Research/Standardization Specialist

Research & Innovation is seeking ambitious and highly engaged radio protocol layer Radio Research and Standardization Specialists to join our Protocol Layer Standardization & Research team. In this role, you will drive 6G research and standardization, lead innovation for 6G radio interface, radio protocols and measurements and requirements for radio resource managements, and help shape the future of mobile communications—ensuring Nokia’s continued leadership in wireless research.

We are looking for experts with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience; therefore, the Job Grade (JG) will be determined and aligned based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, expertise, and overall experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end 6G radio protocol or UE RRM research and standardization on at least one of the following areas;
  • Control plane aspects including RRC protocol architecture and design, which integrates AI enablers and future proof AI framework for, RRC states​, Spectrum Aggregation, Mobility, flexible UL/DL​, device type, UE capability design etc o
  • User plane design for MAC, PDCP, SDAP, RLC, QoS and service and AI awareness 
  • Interactions between MAC and physical layer such as L2 procedures for HARQ, scheduling, MIMO, and AI enablers etcf the RRC
  • UE measurements and requirements for radio resource management 
  • Evaluation of performance of proposed innovations including link-level or system-level simulations
• Act as Nokia researcher on one of the above-mentioned areas responsible for technical contributions, concept development, simulations, and aligning standardization research with Nokia's 6G priorities.

or

• Act as Nokia’s delegate representative to 3GPP RAN2 or RAN4 (UE RRM), taking ownership of technical contributions, agenda shaping, consensus building, and alignment of standardization outcomes with Nokia’s 6G research and business priorities                                                 

• Develop pioneering 6G intellectual property on radio radio protocol area

• Embed AI‑first principles into 6G standards research

• Represent and champion Nokia’s technical leadership in 3GPP and external research forums, advocating next‑generation radio protocol design and architectures.

• Shape Nokia’s 6G technology and standards strategy, contributing to long‑term research roadmaps for radio protocols on user plane, control plane or UE radio resource management area aligned with business and ecosystem priorities.

• Collaborate closely with physical layaer, radio performance, RF, regulatory, and system teams to ensure coherent evolution from research concepts to product‑relevant technologies.

Qualifications