Senior Sustainability Researcher

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About the Role

Join our Sustainability team within the Research Area Consumer & IndustryLab—an agile and diverse organization within Ericsson Research. We are driven by curiosity and a passion for shaping a sustainable, connected future by understanding consumer, industry, and societal needs. We are now seeking a Senior Sustainability Researcher to strengthen our team and contribute to standardization efforts related to the environmental impact assessment and the societal impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), particularly in the development of 6G technology.

Ericsson’s 6G vision, introduced in 2020, continues to be instrumental in transforming business and society in the 2030s through secure, efficient, and sustainable communication services. As we enter a critical phase of 6G regulation and standardization, we invite researchers to collaborate in co-creating a cyber-physical world.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to research and standardization activities related to sustainability in 6G including life cycle assessments, methodology development, data collection of climate-related impacts of the ICT industry.
• Perform use case impact assessments and study system effects of 6G and AI.
• Drive innovation and improvements in sustainability by staying informed about industry practices and contributing to development efforts.
• Publish and communicate research findings internally and externally.
• Be part of a highly motivated, multi-disciplinary research team working collaboratively.
• Work in a dynamic organization with opportunities for growth, responsibility, and impact.

The skills you bring

• PhD degree in engineering with a focus on environmental sustainability and/or life cycle assessment fields or more than 10 years’ experience of working with sustainability within the ICT industry.
• The ideal candidate also has experience of socio-economical sustainability assessments, particularly related to the introduction of AI in society.
• Strong analytical mindset.
• Great understanding of the ICT industry.
• Excellence in communication and collaboration skills with a proven drive for results.
• Highly experienced in publishing research at high-quality conferences and journals.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Professionalism, Perseverance, Respect, and Integrity as Ericsson’s core values.

About Ericsson Research

Ericsson Research develops cutting-edge communication solutions and standards. We provide world-class system concepts, technology innovations, and research methodologies that shape today’s and tomorrow’s mobile radio communication. As mobile broadband demands grow and society undergoes a digital transformation, our mission is to connect everything that benefits from being connected. Our deep expertise in network operations, standards, and forward-thinking research enables us to lead in innovation.

Join us in shaping a more sustainable, connected future through groundbreaking research and innovation. Apply today!

Application

Last day to apply: 24th of February 2025. The position is in Kista, Sweden. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?

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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.

Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Stockholm

Req ID: 762192