Telecommunications Researcher Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Telecommunications Researcher:

  • Degree in computer science, electrical/electronic engineering, information technology, telecommunications
  • Research experience
  • A strong academic background and qualifications
  • Excellent technical understanding
  • An aptitude for mathematics and statistics
  • Highly developed IT skills
  • Strong written and spoken communication skills
  • Practical technical and research skills
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Creativity and the ability to use initiative
  • Excellent project management and organisational skills
  • Presentation skills, to present ideas and findings to peers, colleagues and clients
  • Ability to work effectively both in a multidisciplinary team and independently, with minimum supervision
  • Drive, patience, enthusiasm and self-motivation
  • Commercial acumen and an awareness of the business value of work undertaken.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Telecommunications Researcher skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Telecommunications Researcher roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.