Ph.D. positions in the area of algorithms

European Commission; Schweiz; Vor Ort; CHF 50’000 - 80’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland invites applications for two PhD positions in algorithms at the Dalle Molle Institute for AI. The role offers 100% employment with advanced research opportunities, a competitive Swiss salary, and a supportive international environment.

Leistungen

Attractive salary in line with Swiss standards

Opportunity to attend high-profile conferences

Sufficient time for own research agenda

International working environment

No obligation to teach or participate in administrative tasks

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree must be obtained or close to completion.
• Strong analytical skills related to algorithms and data structures.

Aufgaben

• Conduct advanced research focusing on design and analysis of algorithms.
• Moderate teaching duties as TA for classes at USI and SUPSI.

Kenntnisse

Proficiency in written and spoken English

Ausbildung

Master's degree in computer science, Mathematics or related areas

Jobbeschreibung

University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland - SUPSI

Organisation/Company University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland - SUPSI Research Field Computer science Technology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Switzerland Application Deadline 19 Jul 2025 - 23:22 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Other Hours Per Week 42 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Ph.D. positions in the area of algorithms

Deadline: 20.07.2025

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) invites applications for two position PhD students in the area of algorithms 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 November 1, 2025, or on a mutually agreed date.
Description
The selected candidate conducts advanced research. In particular:

- Design and analysis of algorithms and data structures, with a special focus on approximation algorithms.

- Moderate teaching duties as TA for classes at USI and SUPSI.
Requirements
- Master's degree in computer science, Mathematics or related areas (obtained or close to be obtained).

- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
We offer
- Fixed-term 2 years employment contract, with possibility of renewal.

- No obligation to teach or to participate in administrative tasks.

- Opportunity to develop cutting edge research to bring top notch research partners in the financial industry forward.

- Sufficient time to pursue own/private research agenda. Comparable to university employment.

- An international working environment.

- Possibility to attend to high-profile conferences, workshop and schools.

- Attractive salary, in line with Swiss standards and the candidate's experience.

In your application, please refer to myScience and reference JobID 67703.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland - SUPSI Country Switzerland City Lugano Geofield