Internship on Energy- and Bandwidth-Efficient Next-Generation TDM-PON

This Nokia Bell Labs internship seeks a highly motivated student to investigate intent-based and time-sensitive networking for next-generation Passive Optical Network and Fiber-To-The-Home technologies. The internship includes exploring inventive ways to optimize dynamic bandwidth allocation in terms of energy efficiency, throughput, and reliability, and to realize deterministic networking over PON enabling the support of time-sensitive industrial applications.

As part of our team, you will:

• Learn all about Passive Optical Networks (PON), a cost-effective optical access technology that delivers broadband access to end-users. 

• Learn about state-of-the-art techniques for dynamic bandwidth provisioning and network configuration in access networks. 

• Explore inventive ways to optimize dynamic bandwidth allocation, e.g., in terms of energy efficiency, throughput, and reliability.

• Contribute to the implementation of a real-time, cutting-edge lab demonstrator.

• Document and present the developed system and results to a wider Bell Labs audience
   

Must-Have:

• An enrolled PhD candidate in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field

• A positive and open mindset and strong drive to succeed

• Available for a duration of at least 3 months and up to 5 months

• Fluent in English

• Background in computer science, networking, and/or embedded systems

• General understanding of network configuration (layer 2-3) and Linux

• Hands-on experience with simulation tools and programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++).

• An affinity for or experience with optical telecommunication technologies

• Early experience with experimental lab setups and high-end test equipment

• Basic knowledge on data handling, analysis and creation of an App 

• Knowledge of time-sensitive networking

• Demonstrated early research results through journal papers or other industry recognition

What we offer 

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes

• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health

• Opportunities to join and receive support from Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

• Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development

• Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access

• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond

Learn about additional benefits in specific countries.

Due to its central location near Antwerp Central station, our office is very easy to access by public transport and close to the center of a bustling city.

In Bell Labs, you will also be joining our Global Bell Labs Summer Intern Program that offers a variety of events and opportunities to learn more about Nokia Bell Labs and increase and broaden your knowledge (e.g., through technical talks by senior Nokia Bell Labs researchers, as well as top professionals from industry and academia).

About us

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About Nokia Bell Labs

Nokia Bell Labs is the world-renowned research arm of Nokia, having invented many of the foundational technologies that underpin information and communications networks and all digital devices and systems. This research has produced eleven Nobel Prizes, five Turing Awards and numerous other awards.

You will join the Fixed Networks team, which has a proven record of inventing record-breaking access technologies and enriching Nokia's product portfolio. Our team innovates on end-to-end system design as well as on building blocks of the physical layer of next-generation communication technologies, fixed-mobile convergence and new access system use cases by employing a range of skills including optical experimentation, digital signal processing, and opto-electronic hardware design.

As Nokia's growth engine, we create value for communication service providers and enterprise customers by leading the transition to cloud-native software and as-a-service delivery models. Our inclusive team of dreamers, doers, and disruptors push the limits from impossible to possible.

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If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

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