Researcher in software engineering for machine learning

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) has opened one full time (100%) position for a Researcher in software engineering for machine learning at the Department of Innovative Technologies (DTI) located in the USI-SUPSI Campus in Lugano, within the Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IDSIA). Contract start March1st 2024, or date to be agreed upon.

Tasks

Support in the development and implementation of applied and research projects.
Implementation of state-of-the-art machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms.
Data analysis and reporting using data science techniques and methods.
Setup and management of distributed computational environments.

Requirements

Essential

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in data science, computer science, or similar.
In-depth knowledge of programming and scripting languages, such as Python, Java, C++, and Bash.
In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies and distributed computing.
Knowledge of data science and machine learning methods.
Knowledge of web service, and micro-services architectures.
Good relational skills and ability to work both autonomously and in groups.
Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
Good knowledge of spoken and written English, and Italian.

Preferred

Experience with modern NLP methods.
Knowledge of DevOps and MLOps methodologies.
Knowledge of a second national language.
In-depth knowledge of machine learning libraries, such as Numpy, Pandas, Apache Spark, PyTorch.

We offer

Fixed-term employment contract.
An international working environment.
Participation in high-profile conferences, workshop and schools.
Attractive salary, in line with Swiss standards and the candidate’s experience.

Additional information

The requirements for this function are published as part of SUPSI’s internal regulations (Direttive interne SUPSI) and as part of the SUPSI employee regulations (Regolamento del personale SUPSI) on the website www.supsi.ch (follow the links to SUPSI, “Documenti ufficiali”).

For further information, please contact:

Huber David

Applicants should submit the following documents, written in English:

Curriculum vitae with publications list and possibly link to the PhD thesis.
List of two or three references (with e-mail addresses).
List of exams and their grades obtained during the Bachelor and the Master of Science (transcript of records).
Motivation letter, including a brief description of past research experience and future interests (1-2 pages).

Applications will be considered only if submitted electronically within January 15th, 2024 through the appropriate form.

Applications that are incomplete, submitted to other addresses, or submitted beyond the deadline, will be not accepted.