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<b>Permanent Senior Researcher position @ Idiap Research Institute,
Martigny, Switzerland</b><br>
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To register and/or more information at
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.idiap.ch/education-and-jobs/job-10156">http://www.idiap.ch/education-and-jobs/job-10156</a><br>
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<b>Description: </b><br>
Idiap invites applications for a permanent Senior Researcher
position. The main focus of this search is for highly qualified
candidates, with evidence of strong research, PhD student
supervision, and project management capabilities.<br>
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We particularly encourage those candidates committed to novel
theories and applications of machine learning and signal processing,
while contributing to the diversification of Idiap’s activities and
bringing expertise in new application areas. Topics of particular
interest include (but are not limited to) environmental monitoring
and risk management, health, biotechnologies, energy management, and
smart cities. <br>
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The successful candidate is expected to initiate independent,
creative research programs at the Idiap Research Institute, possibly
in collaboration with EPFL. As part of our affiliation with EPFL,
duties could also include the participation in undergraduate and
graduate teaching in Lausanne. Given the links between Idiap and
EPFL, academic careers can also be considered for exceptional
candidates. Internationally competitive salaries and benefits are
offered.<br>
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<b>About Idiap: </b><br>
Idiap is an independent, non-profit research institute recognized
and supported by the Swiss Government, and affiliated with the Ecole
Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). It 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 exciting
recreational activities, including hiking, climbing and skiing, as
well as varied cultural activities. It is within close proximity to
Geneva and Lausanne. Although Idiap is located in the French part of
Switzerland, English is the working language. Free French lessons
are provided.<br>
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Idiap offers competitive salaries and conditions at all levels in a
young, dynamic, and multicultural environment. Idiap is an equal
opportunity employer and is actively involved in the "Advancement of
Women in Science" European initiative. The Institute seeks to
maintain a principle of open competition (on the basis of merit) to
appoint the best candidate, provides equal opportunity for all
candidates, and equally encourage both genders to apply.
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