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The Idiap Research Institute is a research institute of national importance established in 1991 by the City of Martigny, the State of Valais, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne, the University of Geneva, and Swisscom with funding from the Dalle Molle Foundation. Inspired by Angelo Dalle Molle's innovative approach, we aim to improve quality of life through scientific advances in artificial intelligence. Our tagline reads, "AI for Society." Our multidisciplinary research is represented by four research programs: Human-AI Teaming, Sustainable and Resilient Societies, AI for Life, and AI for Everyone. Our multicultural environment includes a dedicated R&D engineering team as well as an administrative team. The institute has 18 Principal Investigators and supports more than 75 students, including PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and national and international master’s students and interns. In addition to research, Idiap fosters knowledge dissemination and actively engages in industrial partnerships. We are based in the heart of the Swiss Alps, in Martigny (VS).
07/02/2026
Full time
Research Scientist (Group Leader) in AI for sustainability F/M
IDIAP 1920 Martigny, VS, Switzerland
The Idiap Research Institute is looking for a Research Scientist to conduct research in AI for sustainability and leverage the potential of AI in the specific context of Valais – a Swiss alpine region known for its natural resources and local economic activity. The position has a level of responsibility of an early career independent group leader. While we envision this role to be full-time, we are open to exploring flexible working arrangements. Duties include: Create and lead an independent research group, assuming leadership and conducting original research in AI for sustainability that contributes to one of the Institute’s core Research Programs: Sustainable and Resilient Societies Secure external funding for research projects Supervise group members, including doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, research associates, and research engineers Publish in high-quality journals and conferences and actively contribute to the scientific community...