PhD - Doctoral Student

Ribbon Israel are looking for a PhD, Doctoral Student for AI Project to join our system research team in Israel.
Responsibilities
Research of Optical layer Network Digital Twin, combining Optical Hardware and Software AI/ML algorithms
Performing Simulation of Optical phenomena, modeling of optical behavior, development of ML algorithms
Participating in system architecture and requirements definition for the network Digital Twin-based implementation
Participating in development and integration efforts, while providing answers to complex Optical system issues, arising from the digital twin activity
Key Challenges
Selecting the models for the digital twin (statistical or a deterministic model)
Optimal incorporation of measurements uncertainty into the digital twin model
Use of the digital twin to give information regarding network operation and behavior
Changing practices regarding the design and operation of optical networks based on a data driven, probabilistic based approach, rather than the established margin-based approach
Requirements
Optics PhD student/researcher in the area of Optical networks and Optical phenomena research
Proven background and academia experience in Machine Learning algorithms research, and optical (preferred, Optical Communication) field research
Proven programming experience in MATLAB/Python
Must have master or PhD level course work in Machine Learning and Optics (preferred, Optical Communication)
Strong analytical skills, ability to see the whole picture and integrate different disciplines into a single, coherent picture
Ability to simplify complicated problems while complying to the system requirements
Registered student in an Israeli university, faculties of Physics/Optics/Electrical engineering
Candidate must be in their 2nd year of PhD after completing the required course work
2 letters of recommendation from direct supervisor or person who is familiar with academic track of candidate
Located in Israel
Position is for hybrid work (with mandatory 2 days per week to visit office)

Please Note:

'All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, on the basis of disability, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.'