PhD student in Advanced Fiber Optic Communications Systems for Access Networks (m / f / d)

Huawei's vision is to enrich life through communication. We are a fast growing and leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider.

Driven by a commitment to operations, ongoing innovation, and open collaboration, we have established a competitive ICT portfolio of end-to-end solutions in Telecom and enterprise networks, Devices and Cloud technology and services.

Huawei is active in more than 170 countries and has over 197,000 employees of which more than 80,000 are engaged in research and development (R&D). With us you have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multinational environment with more than 150 nationalities worldwide.

Huawei Heisenberg Research Center (Munich)  is responsible for advanced technology research, architectural development, design and strategic engineering of our products.

The Optical Technology Laboratory in Munich researches and develops signal processing, components and systems for fixed access, data center networks, metro and long-haul optical networks. The department engages in local research and collaborates with academic and industrial partners from the European ecosystem.

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PhD student in Advanced Fiber Optic Communications Systems for Access Networks (m / f / d)

As a PhD student you will work alongside the Optical Access Networks team in the Optical Technology Laboratory in Munich. The research will focus on the evolution of optical access networks based on Passive Optical Network Architectures to support and make use of edge-AI technologies. The PhD research will focus on advanced new features that can be enabled by AI to provide a better quality and experience in Optical Access Networks and on the new requirements that edge-AI will introduce. The research will focus both on the current Passive Optical Network systems working at 50Gbps and on the next generation towards transmission speed of 200Gbps. The research work will include optical systems simulations and laboratory-based verifications and tests of new algorithms and optical components. It is expected that the research work will result in high profile journal publications and presentations at major conferences.

Your mission

Research and design modems for optical communication networks with specific application to fiber to the home and access networks

Experimental demonstration and modelling of fiber optic communication systems for access networks

Develop new signal processing concepts and architectures

Work closely with a group of domain experts and researchers in an international & cross-functional Huawei team in Munich and with external academic partners

Participate in academic conferences, publish and present latest research achievements in conferences or journals, such as OFC, ECOC, JLT, PTL, etc.

Your areas of expertise

Master's degree in electrical, Electronic or Optoelectronic Engineering or related areas

Hands on experience and understanding of photonic devices and optical fiber systems characterization setups and methods

Knowledge of optical or wireless communication systems (modulation, equalization, synchronization, forward error correction)

Good programming skill in at least one of the following programming languages : Python, C / C++, Matlab. Experience in fiber optic systems simulation tools (such as VPI, OptSim, Optiwave) is a plus

Must be eligible to work in the European Union to be considered for this position.

Fluent in English.

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Your rewards of working here

Our culture is characterized by innovative power and team spirit as well as the intensive exchange of knowledge and experience within our global network.

We offer healthy meals ranging from traditional Chinese to western delicacies in our famous company canteen.

To keep your development ongoing, you will find a broad range of training opportunities. Many online and face-to-face training programs incl. language courses in German and Mandarin.

Our diverse and welcoming environment is shaped by different backgrounds and around 40 individual nationalities.

Self-responsible work in a competent, motivated and constantly growing team.

Please send your application and CV (incl. cover letter and reference letters) in English.

Huawei  is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Driven by a commitment to operations, ongoing innovation, and open collaboration, we have established a competitive ICT portfolio of end-to-end solutions in Telecom and enterprise networks, Devices and Cloud technology and services. Our ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world's population. With 197,000 employees, Huawei is committed to develop the future information society and build a Better Connected World.