At Elisa’s Network Services business unit, we are responsible for researching, developing, designing, building, and maintaining Elisa’s fixed and mobile access networks. Our goal is to deliver the best possible value and user experience to our customers through a modern, cost-efficient network technology platform that enables a wide range of business innovations.

We are looking for a (Senior) Research Scientist to join our mobile network technologies and services team. 

This is a three-year fixed-term position. 

This role combines cutting-edge 5G and 6G research with early-stage telco-edge-cloud service innovation. You will investigate distributed network, cloud, and edge technologies that enable future digital services, particularly XR, immersive, and real-time applications. Working within the UNIFY Horizon Europe project, you will collaborate closely with Elisa teams, universities, technology partners, and other EU research projects. In addition, you will contribute to service innovation by defining requirements, evaluating emerging technologies, validating concepts, and assessing their technical feasibility and business potential.

We are looking for a candidate who combines a strong technical R&D background with an interest in early-stage service innovation and applied research. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of mobile networks, emerging 5G and 6G technologies, and edge computing architectures. The position is based in Helsinki, Tampere, Oulu or Tallinn, with some international travel expected. 

In this role, you will 

• Conduct independent and collaborative 5G/6G research in distributed telco-edge-cloud services 
• Participate in and co-manage EU research activities with Elisa business units, partners and universities 
• Investigate technologies supporting federated telco-edge-cloud service platforms, including telco APIs, service exposure, orchestration, automation and distributed deployment 
• Support academic research, publications and possible IPR 
• Provide system-level architecture insight for new service types requiring low latency, scalability, reliability and dynamic resource control 
• Contribute to validation and demonstration activities 

To succeed in this role, you should have

• PhD or doctorate-level expertise in telecommunications or related areas 
• Good understanding of 5G/6G system architecture, including radio access, core network, edge computing, service exposure and cloud-native network functions 
• Experience or strong interest in cloud-native deployment, DevOps/Kubernetes, automation, orchestration and distributed service platforms 
• Research experience with analytical methods, simulations, lab testing and/or network measurements 
• Ability to translate demanding service requirements, such as low latency, reliability, scalability, mobility and dynamic resource needs, into network, cloud and edge platform requirements 
• Ability to validate the potential of new service concepts and analyze their business impact 
• Experience in EU research projects and working in international consortia 
• Strong analytical mindset, clear communication skills and fluency in English are required 

What we offer?

At Elisa, you’ll work with exceptionally skilled and friendly colleagues on meaningful, challenging work that impacts the daily lives of millions. We offer modern tools, the latest technologies, caring leadership, and continuous learning opportunities in a flexible and supportive culture. 

Elisa is ranked among the world’s top 100 most sustainable companies as well as one of the best employers in Europe. We value collaboration and community, supported by a hybrid work model where we come together at the office on average three days a week — and genuinely enjoy working together. 

👉 Read more here - stories from the perspective of elisians offer a glimpse into the culture, values, and everyday experiences at Elisa. 

Interested?

Great! Leave an application as soon as possible and we will get in touch with you! For questions or further discussion, don't hesitate to get in touch with Jarkko Kaleva and/or Jarno Niemelä (firstname.surname@elisa.fi).

The chosen candidate will undergo drug test and a security clearance, which in turn requires having stayed in Finland for multiple years. 

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