Research Fellow

About InterDigital

InterDigital is a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence (“AI”), and related technologies. We design and develop foundational technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. We license our innovations worldwide to companies providing such products and services, including makers of wireless communications devices, consumer electronics, IoT devices, cars and other motor vehicles, and providers of cloud-based services such as video streaming. As a leader in wireless technology, our engineers have designed and developed a wide range of innovations that are used in wireless products and networks, from the earliest digital cellular systems to 5G and today’s most advanced Wi-Fi technologies. We are also a leader in video processing and video encoding/decoding technology, with a significant AI research effort that intersects with both wireless and video technologies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq.

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Interdigital is looking to add to the Wireless Lab Europe team a Research Fellow (12 months, post-doctorate) focused on 6G wireless networks. The role will involve active creation of intellectual property, contribution to pre-standards and standards research, participation in collaborative R&D projects, and dissemination in scientific and industry forums and consortia. The role will demand excellent technical expertise, relationship management and proven communication and collaboration skills. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate solid experience (minimum 2-3 Years) in designing and developing technologies and protocols for wireless networks. Candidates will have strong analytical and research skills, including detailed system analysis with focus on programmable networking architectures. Ideal candidates will have experience with lab prototyping and/or simulations. Proficiency in design and implementation of wireless systems and network protocols such as 3GPP, IETF, ETSI or IEEE, is desirable. Candidates will be expected to hold advanced degrees in EEE, CS or similar. A PhD qualification is certainly a plus but strong MSc candidates with equivalent accumulated academic or industrial experience will also be considered. Knowledge and experience with European (e.g. H2020, HEU) and national research and funding programs as well as contacts to local players, both academic as well as industrial is desirable. A high level of independence, autonomy or self-management is required. English language fluency is required. European travel will be required.

Specific responsibilities in this role will include:

Working with the responsible project leader to research and develop advanced wireless network technologies and novel transport protocols for 6G.

Contribute to internal development efforts and ensure alignment with greater project objectives.

Represent InterDigital interests and positions within industry forums and academic partnerships.

Contribute to the generation of standard inputs and industry publications in areas of expertise.

Communication and socialization of project activities within greater internal project teams.

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At InterDigital our DEI strategy embraces and revolves around TEAM. Talent – is the heart of our innovation, Empowerment – we inspire our employees with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed, Amplify – we celebrate the unique identities and cultures among us, Membership – we are connected as a diverse, global community. We strive to be a TEAM that upholds each other’s values and continues to strengthen our inclusive culture.

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