Scientific Collaborator in the area of deep learning and/or NLP

University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland - SUPSIDalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IDSIA USI-SUPSI) within the Department of Innovative Technologies (DTI)
WorkplaceLugano, Ticino, Switzerland
Category
Position
Occupation rate
100%
Job StartJuly 15, 2025, or on a mutually agreed date
Published
Closing Date

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) invites applications for two Scientific Collaborator in the area of deep learning and/or NLP at the Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IDSIA USI-SUPSI) within the Department of Innovative Technologies (DTI), located in Lugano. The degree of employment is 100%, with a contract starting on July 15, 2025, or on a mutually agreed date.

Description

The selected candidate conducts advanced research in machine learning, with a focus on natural language processing (NLP) and deep learning applications for the financial industry. The successful candidate will collaborate within an R&D team that targets the development of deep learning applications for the financial industry. The candidate will:

  • Develop and implement deep learning systems in a financial industry context.
  • Cooperate in R&D teams to execute projects related to the financial industry. Strong collaboration with other software engineers, researchers and industry partners.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate NLP and deep learning technologies into practical applications.
  • Prototype AI systems. Apply state-of-the-art techniques in deep learning, transformers, large language models, and parame-ter-efficient fine-tuning.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in computer engineering, Machine Learning, or equivalent background.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and experience with modern ML tools. Experience with deep learning libraries (PyTorch/TensorFlow/ONNX) and NumPy).
  • Ability to work independently and on schedule.
  • The candidate should be among the top 5 - 10 % of Master graduates of their university.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Extensive experience with deep learning, particularly in the context of LLMs.
  • Experience with reinforcement learning, particularly in the context of LLMs.
  • Experience of work/research in a financial context is a plus but not required.
  • Research experience and a PhD are a plus but not required
Knowledge of the following is a plus:
  • Relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
  • Containerization tools (e.g., Docker).
  • Expertise in CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI).
  • Microservices architecture and REST APIs.

We offer

  • Fixed-term employment contract.
  • No obligation to teach or participate in university management.
  • Participation in cutting edge research to bring top notch research partners in the financial industry forward.
  • Sufficient time to pursue research work in collaboration and publication.
  • An international working environment.
  • Attractive salary, in line with Swiss standards and the candidate’s experience.

Contact and Address

Applications will only be considered if submitted electronically by June 30, 2025, through the dedicated application form (https://www.supsi.ch/­en/bando5030). The following documents, written in English, must be included:

  • Curriculum vitae and full university transcripts.
  • Motivation letter, including a brief description of past research experience and future research interests (1-2 pages).
  • Names and email addresses of three reference contacts.
For further information, please contact Dr. Oleg Szehr.

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