Research Associate / Senior Research Associate in Optical Networks and Switching

The role

The Smart Internet Lab is looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic researchers at different career stages, with a passion for next generation optical switching and optical networks powering next-generation cloud, edge and AI workloads. Research topics include network architecture and switching solution for converged optical metro networks, dynamic radio access networks with optical switching supporting 6G and beyond applications, and future data centre networks facilitating AI/ML training.

What will you be doing?

You will undertake research on future optical switching and networks, and carry out experimental/proof-of-concept implementation work for future telecommunication networks in one or more of the following fields:

• Future network architecture and design with novel optical switching solutions for metro, access, and data center networks
• Build proof-of-concept hardware or software modules
• Run lab or field trials to validate network design over large-scale testbed experimentation

You should apply if

We are looking for someone with a:

• Track record of relevant scientific publications or relevant experience
• Knowledge of networking protocols and architectures
• Hands-on experimental skills on optical transmission system or optical networks

Additional information

For informal queries please contact:

Dr. Shuangyi Yan (Shuangyi.yan@bristol.ac.uk).

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

https://engineering.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/category/engineering-includes-me/

Contract type: Fixed term until 30/06/2026

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Wednesday 11th June.

Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 20th June.

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