Researcher - AI/ML for 5G

I2CAT is opening a Researcher position to investigate the application of AI/ML techniques in future 5G communication networks. The selected candidate will be part of the a joint collaboration between the 5G and AI groups at i2CAT. This work will be part of the OpenVerso project where i2CAT is developing new algorithms and architectures for beyond 5G networks.

I2CAT has a wide experience in the management and control of 5G networks based on SDN/NFV architectures. Hence, the researcher will have access to integrated 5G network testbeds and prototypes comprising radio, transport and compute domains. As part of its thesis the researcher will investigate:

• Architectural extensions to the current 5G networks to support AI/ML management functions, including identifying what data needs to be collected from the various network domains, and what actions need to be enabled by the underlying 5G SDN/NFV architecture. As part of the architectural work the researcher will also investigate what ML frameworks are available to manage the lifecycle of machine learning models, which could be containerized and executed within the 5G network.
• In addition to the architectural aspects, the researcher will spend most of its effort researching on algorithm design. A promising avenue being investigated at the moment is the application of Reinforcement Learning algorithms to network control and management use cases. However, the researcher will also consider supervised and unsupervised learning if needed. The following work-plan will be considered. First, a use case for the radio domain and a use case for the compute or transport domain will be defined. Second, the researcher will investigate how to set up an appropriate environment to test the developed algorithms, e.g. a network simulator. Third, the researcher will develop AI/ML algorithms for the two use cases. Finally, the researcher will validate the developed algorithms in the 5G testbed infrastructures available at i2CAT.

The researcher is expected to generate publications throughout this work, and actively contribute to the OpenVerso project.

Who we are:

The i2CAT Foundation is a non-profit research and innovation center that promotes mission-driven R&D activities on advanced Internet architectures, applications, and services. More than 15 years of international research define our expertise in the fields of 5G, IoT, VR, and Immersive Technologies, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, AI, and Digital Social Innovation. The center partners with companies, public administration, academia, and end-users to leverage this knowledge in order to meet real social and business challenges.

The greatest value of i2CAT is the talent of the people who make up our human team. We enjoy a team of people from more than 13 different nationalities and work every day to create and foster a work environment where we all feel comfortable creating, innovating and growing.

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What will you enjoy?

• Work from our offices or from home, whichever works best for you. We only ask for one day in person at the office to coordinate with the rest of the team.
• This is a full-time vacancy.
• We have a flexible work schedule respecting your work-life balance.
• Reduced working hours on Fridays and in July and August.
• Fix + variable salary based on objectives.
• You decide wether you preferr to receive your salary in 12 or 14 payments.
• Optional benefits: Configure your salary according to your needs. We offer you the option of restaurant vouchers, public transport vouchers, nursery services, and medical insurance.
• Annual leave of 27 working days.
• We have fruit in the office to promote a healthy lifestyle
• Free coffee and tea.
• If you are interested, you can participate in events of your sector.
• You will work with a laptop. You can choose your operative system, Mac, Linux or Windows.
• Company social and team-building events (virtual & in-person).
• You can develop your own and personal training programme with our support.
• We will work so that you have a career plan to promote your growth and development.

Where will you do it?

At i2CAT we already have an established ‘work-from-home’ policy for some time. You can work from home or from the office, whichever suits you best. We expect that you attend the office one day per week to stay connected with your team and to engage with other colleagues

If you decide to come to the office, we are located in Zona Universitària, next to the Campus Nord of the UPC, within a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. It is a very well-connected area (metro, tram, bus) with bars and restaurants around.

Our offices are designed with an open-office concept where everything is light and transparency. We have a variety of workspaces so that you don't have to be at the same table all day.

i2CAT is an organization committed to equal opportunities. That is why we seek to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented, and therefore explicitly encourage female candidates to apply.

I2CAT is an organization committed to creating an environment where we celebrate diversity, and where we provide the dedicated support that our employees need, regardless of their disability.

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