Nokia Research Specialist 6G & Env Sustainability 

Germany 

774929691

This team within Nokia Standards focuses on the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects of emerging communication technologies. They work on:

• Standardization: Contributing to international standards for ESG aspects of communication technologies.
• Research: Conducting internal and external research projects on sustainability in telecommunications.
• Specific Areas:
  • Environmental Assessment: Developing methodologies for assessing the environmental impact of communication technologies.
  • Climate Change, Biodiversity, and LCA: Researching the environmental impact of technologies, including life cycle analysis.
  • Circularity: Exploring circular economy principles in telecommunications.
  • Handprint/ICT Enabling Effect: Assessing the positive impact of ICT on sustainability.
• Sustainability Technology Research:
  • Sustainable Internet: Addressing challenges in developing and operating a sustainable internet.
  • 6G Sustainability by Design: Integrating sustainability principles into 6G technology development.
  • Value-Oriented Design: Designing telecommunications systems with sustainability in mind.
  • Sustainability Frameworks: Linking sustainability requirements to technology enablers.

As part of the team, you will:

• Participate in internal and external research projects related to technical specialization areas that are relevant for targeted standards and emerging technology domains, with a view to creating assessment methodologies for standards, differentiating technology solutions, robust intellectual property assets and relevant publications. Potentially participating in external standardization meetings as a Nokia standardization delegate.
• Support internal customer, marketing, corporate functions as well as government relations teams on the specialization areas as necessary
• Scout for new and emerging research and standardization topics that will grow the standardization landscape you are active in.
• Collaborate with social, economic, environmental and systems science, policy and regulation experts to develop holistic research perspectives on sustainability impacts of our technology in these domains.

• Passion for Sustainability: Demonstrated interest and experience in sustainable technology development and operations.
• Education: MSc (PhD preferred) in relevant fields like environmental engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, computer science, or mathematics.
• Telecommunications Expertise: Strong understanding of telecommunication network architectures and design, ideally with end-to-end knowledge of mobile networks and internet infrastructure/protocols.
• Standardization Experience: General understanding of standardization and industry associations, preferably with experience in 3GPP or IETF.
• Analytical & Innovative Mindset: Ability to think critically and creatively.
• Communication Skills: Fluent English (written and spoken), additional fluency in German (Germany) or French (France) is required for standardization delegate roles.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Ability to work independently and effectively within international virtual teams.
• Communication & Writing: Excellent communication, presentation, collaboration, and technical writing skills.
• Bonus: Previous publications and innovations in relevant areas are a plus.

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark