IDIAP

Research scientist F/H

Martigny

FULL TIME

September 26, 2024

Role Summary

We are looking for a Research Scientist to conduct research in any areas associated with one of Idiap’s Research Programs. This position has a comparable level of responsibility of a Research Professor (USA) or an independent group leader (Europe). Ideal candidates will possess an academic profile commensurate with an EPFL Professeur/professeure Titulaire or Maître d'Enseignement et de Recherche. While we envision this role to be full-time, we are open to exploring flexible working arrangements.

Duties include
  • Assume leadership in at least one research area and conduct original and exploratory research within Idiap's Research Programs.
  • Grow and lead a research team, promote cross-disciplinary collaboration, and secure funding through successful project proposals.
  • Lead externally funded research projects and supervise team members at various levels (research assistants, postdocs, research associates, and R&D developers).
  • Regularly publish high-quality research findings in peer-reviewed journals, share knowledge internally through seminars and courses, and contribute to the scientific community through tutorials, workshops, and conference presentations.
  • Identify opportunities for technology transfer and industrial collaborations.
  • Support the institute’s goal of translating research into business opportunities.
  • Initiate and participate in the development of demonstrators and prototypes.
  • Contribute to initiatives that support research and innovation at the institute.



Your Profile

  • Ph D degree in a relevant field.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct independent, innovative research with a significant impact on the field, as evidenced by a strong publication record and community recognition.
  • Proven track record of securing external research funding to support research.


Required language
Fluency in English. French, German and Italian are pluses.

About Idiap

Idiap is a research institute of national importance that engages in fundamental research, education and technology transfer in artificial intelligence, machine learning and signal processing. Idiap offers competitive salaries and conditions in a young, high-quality, dynamic, and multicultural environment. Idiap is located in the town of Martigny in Valais, a scenic region in the south of Switzerland, surrounded by the highest mountains of Europe, and offering exceptional quality of life, exciting recreational activities, including hiking, climbing and skiing, as well as varied cultural activities. English is the official working language.


At Idiap we place great emphasis on diversity and we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. Employment at Idiap is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Idiap does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by law.
If you believe that you could excel in this role but you are not sure you meet all profile criteria, we very much welcome your application.

Application material
  • CV
  • list of publications
  • list of externally funded projects
  • research statement (including the expected contribution of the candidate to at least one of Idiap’s Research Programs)
  • names and e-mail of three referees.


Formal evaluation of the applications will begin on 25 November 2024.
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