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Looking for students (PhD LEVEL ONLY) to perform sophisticated research in the area of communication network management and wireless system design. The position includes the opportunity to work in NOKIA Motive's wireless access team for a period of 12 months in Belgium. The recruitment will start from August 2016 until all positions are filled.

Practical aspects:
The potential of management (troubleshooting and diagnostics) of wireless access networks will be investigated by using both experimental (hardware) and simulation tools as well our developed product modules. We focus on advanced management solutions based on data analytics and proactive optimization with respect to different wireless network configurations. Some of the tasks can be summarized as:

* Advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting of wireless networks (e.g., Wi-Fi, small cells);

* Advanced data analytics and proactive optimization;

* Proof-of-concept (prototyping) validation of proposed algorithms within end-to-end solutions;

* Patenting;

* Presentation of results.

Qualifications
The required skills for PhD students are:

* Top 5% results at Master level (shown by grade transcripts);

* Very good knowledge of telecommunications, optimization and mathematics;

* Excellent verbal and written skills in English are must;

* Methodical problem solving, good communication skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to work well in a close-knit team;

* Excellent knowledge of machine learning algorithms: pattern recognition, data mining and belief networks;

* Depending on position we expect excellent skills in NS-3, MATLAB, R or Python.

* Very good skills in Java, Android/iOS app development, and web interface development;

We offer:

* 12 months internship

* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beb8djN8dHM

* exciting job in a fast growing and exciting sector

* on the job training together with training on products and technology within our own training center

* perfect location in our Belgium Headquarters: brand new building next to the central station in Antwerp

How to apply?
Send your CV and transcripts to Amir Ligata (amir.ligata@nokia.com<mailto:amir.ligata@nokia.co m