Connectionists: Open Senior Researcher position @ Idiap Research Institute (Switzerland)

[Idiap Research Institute]

*Permanent Senior Researcher position @ Idiap Research Institute, 
Martigny, Switzerland*

To register and/or more information at 
http://www.idiap.ch/education-and-jobs/job-10156

*Description: *
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.

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.

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.

*About Idiap: *
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.

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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