Internship – Data Collection Assistant (40%) F/M

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Published on 10/07/2025

  • Subsidiary :  Biometrics Security and Privacy

  • Contract type:  Temporary contract - 6 months

  • Work time:  Part time

  • Location Martigny

  • From 01.08.2025

Role Summary

Contract Duration: 6 months

Workload: 40% (equivalent to four half-days per week)

 

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern for support in data collection for two ongoing European research projects. The selected candidate will coordinate appointments with the volunteers, and provide help with data collection sessions.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Plan the data collection sessions with the volunteer
  • Contact volunteers by phone and send reminders before each session
  • Welcome volunteers, collect relevant metadata, and clearly explain the data collection procedures, including the consent form
  • Assist with operating the recording equipment
  • Provide helpful explanations for volunteers to facilitate the data collection process
  • Help with collecting facial data of volunteers inside vehicles and from long distances
  • Conduct sanity checks on collected data to ensure quality and consistency
  • Collaborate closely with project team members to ensure smooth execution of data collection

Role Profile

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, etc.)
  • Fluent in both French and English (spoken and written)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated capacity for teamwork

About Idiap

Idiap is a research institute of national importance that engages in fundamental research, education and technology transfer in artificial intelligence, machine learning and signal processing. Idiap offers competitive salaries and conditions in a young, high-quality, dynamic, and multicultural environment. Idiap 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 exceptional quality of life, exciting recreational activities, including hiking, climbing and skiing, as well as varied cultural activities. English is the official working language.  

 

At Idiap we place great emphasis on diversity and we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. Employment at Idiap is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Idiap does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by law.

Required languages

  • English English - Level advanced
  • French French - Level advanced

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Internship – Data Collection Assistant (40%) F/M

Biometrics Security and Privacy
Temporary contract - 6 months
Part time
Martigny
From 01.08.2025

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