Group Leaders in AI applied to Industry and Societal Challenges (Cross-Research Group Leaders) F/H
a. to lead innovative cross-disciplinary research projects in their areas of expertise, in collaboration with research groups currently established at Idiap;
b. to initiate and support research projects in collaboration with local and international industrial partners.
Priority will be given to researchers who intend to address timely industrial and societal challenges. Areas of particular interest to Idiap include:
Climate and Environment
Energy
Health & Health Care
Security & Safety
Smart Cities
Manufacturing
Integration of complex AI systems
Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate both independence in research and the ability to lead interdisciplinary collaborations through funded research grants and publications. They will be expected to supervise PhD students in areas of science and engineering. Given the links between Idiap and our academic partners, academic affiliations can be considered.
Idiap is a vibrant research institute active in a broad range of AI-related domains. It is at the core of a strong and well-established innovation network, including start-ups and industrial partners. Idiap is home to a diverse and multi-national staff and is ideally located within the scenic environment of the Swiss Alps.
Applications should be submitted in electronic form exclusively through Idiap's Online Recruitment System. Interested individuals should include their full CV, together with (1) a list of publications and funding record (2) a concise (max 2 pages) statement of medium-to-long-term research vision, and (3) the names and addresses, with e-mail, of three referees. Applications missing any of the above items will automatically be rejected.
Although the positions are available immediately, screening and selection will start on March 1, 2022 and will continue until the positions have been filled.
How to apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, a detailed CV, and the names of three references through the Idiap online recruitment system:
Group Leaders in AI applied to Industry and Societal Challenges (Cross-Research Group Leaders) F/H