PhD Researcher Applied Science

Entrust Corporation; Paris; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible work model

Remote/hybrid/on-site options

Mentorship by senior scientist

Résumé du poste

Entrust is seeking a PhD CIFRE Researcher to join the Onfido Applied Science team in Paris/London. You will develop Vision Language Models for fraud detection and document understanding and train on large datasets using multi-GPU setups.

You will be mentored by senior scientists and contribute to publications at international conferences while collaborating with a global team. This role offers flexible, remote/hybrid/on-site options within Entrust’s identity-security domain.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Computer Science Master’s or PhD degree or a related field.
• Proficiency with a modern deep learning framework (PyTorch or TensorFlow)
• Ability to write research code in Python
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong willingness to learn

Responsabilités

• You will contribute to research on Vision Language Models for fraud detection, face matching and document extraction
• You will work on unique, large-scale image and video datasets and train models on state‑of‑the‑art GPUs
• You will publish at international conferences, pushing the state‑of‑the‑art on biometrics and document understanding
• You will be mentored by a senior machine learning scientist to make sure you are successful in your mission
• You will be part of a vibrant team of 15+ Applied Scientists based in Paris and London

Connaissances

Deep learning

Python

Communication

Collaboration

Research mindset

Formation

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science or related field

Outils

PyTorch

TensorFlow

AWS

Git

Description du poste

Join us at Entrust At Entrust, we’re shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely.

Get to Know Us

Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting‑edge, scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It’s the curiosity, dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future.

Position Overview

You will join the Onfido Applied Science team as a PhD CIFRE Researcher. The team consists of 20+ Applied Scientists located in London and Paris. We develop novel and state‑of‑the‑art machine learning and computer vision models for the Onfido domain of expertise, in particular fraud detection and data extraction on government IDs and biometrics data. You will work together with a team of scientists who will coach and train you during your PhD. We use state‑of‑the‑art technology (deep learning, Vision and Language), own a large proprietary dataset of images and videos and use a multi‑GPU cluster. We use standard frameworks (python, pytorch, tensorflow, dask, AWS). We impact production directly but also the machine learning community. We publish our work [1] [2] [3] and attend international conferences. [1] FADE: Few-shot/zero-shot Anomaly Detection Engine using Large Vision‑Language Model, Yuanwei Li, Lisa Ivanova, Martins Bruveris, accepted at BMVC’2024, arxiv [2] https://github.com/gietema/clusterfun [3] https://github.com/martinsbruveris/tensorflow-image-models

Responsibilities

• You will contribute to research on Vision Language Models for fraud detection, face matching and document extraction
• You will work on unique, large-scale image and video datasets and train models on state‑of‑the‑art GPUs
• You will publish at international conferences, pushing the state‑of‑the‑art on biometrics and document understanding
• You will be mentored by a senior machine learning scientist to make sure you are successful in your mission
• You will be part of a vibrant team of 15+ Applied Scientists based in Paris and London

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Computer Science Master’s or PhD degree or a related field
• Proficiency with a modern deep learning framework (PyTorch or TensorFlow)
• Ability to write research code in Python
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical experience in deep learning, especially for computer vision tasks.
• Prototyping ideas from research papers.
• Working knowledge of cloud computing (preferably AWS) and tools such as git.

About Entrust

Entrust keeps the world moving safely by enabling trusted identities, payments, and data protection around the globe. Today more than ever, people demand seamless, secure experiences, whether they’re crossing borders, making a purchase, or accessing corporate networks. With our unmatched breadth of digital security and credential issuance solutions, it’s no wonder the world’s most entrusted organizations trust us. For more information, visit www.entrust.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

Entrust Corporation is an EOE/AA/Veteran/People with Disabilities employer.

NO AGENCIES, NO RELOCATION

At Entrust, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career journeys.

Here is what you can expect when you join our team:

Career Growth

Whether you’re a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we’re invested in your professional journey. With learning‑forward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority.

Flexibility

Life is all about balance. Whether you’re remote, hybrid, or on‑site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle.

Collaboration

Here, your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow.

We believe in securing identities—but it doesn’t stop there. At Entrust, we’re passionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect. From unconscious bias training for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we’re creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited by the prospect of innovating, growing your career, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, Entrust is the place for you. Join us in making a difference. Let’s build a more secure world—together.

For US roles, or where applicable: Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer.

For Canadian roles, or where applicable: Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas.

We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.

If you require an accommodation, contact [e-mail].

Recruiter: James Beck

Entrust is an innovative leader in identity‑centric security solutions, providing an integrated platform of scalable, AI‑enabled security offerings. We enable organizations to safeguard their operations, evolve without compromise, and protect their interactions in an interconnected world – so they can transform their businesses with confidence. Entrust supports customers in 150+ countries and works with a global partner network, we are trusted by the world most trusted organizations.