PhD Student Communication Network Optimization (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.

Join us as a  PhD Student Communication Network Optimization (m / f / d)

We’re looking for a motivated and creative individual who is passionate about technology and excited to push the boundaries of research in optical communication. You should have a strong technical background in mathematical optimization and machine learning, but more importantly, you should have a curiosity for new technologies and a desire to make a difference.

Your mission

Conduct innovative research in communication networks with emerging technologies.

Develop and test algorithms and control strategies to improve the performance and operation of dynamic and scalable networks.

Support standardization efforts in communication networks.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on exciting, large-scale projects.

Publish and present latest research achievements in academic conferences and journals.

Contribute to intellectual property generation.

Your areas of expertise

Master’s degree in electrical engineering, informatics, telecommunications, or a related field

In-depth experience with mathematical optimization and machine learning

Solid understanding of modeling and optimizing communication network

Proficiency in Python and C++

Fluent in written and spoken English language

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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.