Valais-Wallis Ambition initiative for PhDs and Postdocs FM
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Through its ValaisWallis Ambition initiative and within the constraints of its projects and financial availabilities the Idiap Research Institute supports young engineers having completed their primary and secondary schools in Valais followed by EPFLequivalent studies and interested in pursuing highquality postgraduate training.
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PhD student
Appointments as a PhD student are typically for 4 years conditional to successful progress and should lead to a PhD dissertation granted by the Ecole Polytechnique Fdrale de Lausanne (EPFL). Working at Idiap in Martigny the successful candidate will also be an EPFL doctoral student hence conditional on having been accepted for enrollment by the Electrical Engineering Doctoral School (EDEE) or the Computer Communication and Information Sciences Doctoral School (EDIC) before joining Idiap.
Candidates should hold a master degree in engineering physics computer science or applied mathematics. Applicants should also demonstrate a strong background in statistics linear algebra signal processing C/C programming Perl and/or Python scripting languages and Linux environment.
Postdoc
Postdoc appointments are typically for one year with possibilities of renewal for a maximum of 4 years conditional to performance. Candidates should hold a PhD degree in engineering physics computer science or applied mathematics. They should also demonstrate excellent research experience in their field strong publication record (comparing well with peers with same seniority level) and ability to do creative and significant research with relative level of autonomy. Applicants should also demonstrate a strong background in statistics linear algebra signal processing C/C programming Perl and/or Python scripting languages and Linux environment. Strong expertise in or around Idiaps research areas is also a must.
About Idiap
Idiapis an independent notforprofit research institute accredited andfunded by the Swiss Federal Government the State of Valais and theCity of Martigny.
The Institute seeks to maintain a principle of open andmulticultural competition on the basis of merit providing equalopportunity for all candidates. Idiap is an equal opportunityemployer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicantbecause of gender race religion sexual orientation or any otherbasis protected by law.
Idiap offers competitive salariesand conditions at all levels in a young highquality dynamic andmulticultural research and academic environment also well connectedwith the industrial world.
Idiap is located in the town ofMartigny in Valais Switzerlandoffering exceptional quality of life exciting recreationalactivities including hiking climbing and skiing as well as variedcultural activities. It is within close proximity to Lausanne andGeneva. Although Idiap is located in the French part of SwitzerlandEnglish is the official working language.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
