Assistant to the Institute Director F/M

Role summary

We are looking for an Assistant to the Institute Director to provide high-quality support in implementing the strategy of the Institute, coordinate activities and communities around the Idiap Research Programs, and promote the national and international visibility of the Institute among scientific and technological stakeholders, institutional partners and a range of audiences. While we plan for this role to be full-time, we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Duties include

-         Supporting the Director in implementing the strategy of the Institute

-         Coordinating the Research Programs and other key initiatives developed by the Institute

-         Liaising with Principal Investigators and the various teams at the Institute to collect and share relevant information

-         Demonstrating research prototypes to various audiences

-         Maintaining relations with companies, research institutions and non-governmental organizations

-         Producing briefings and drafts of presentations for the Director, and documenting actions and decisions

-         Attending internal and external meetings and events to gather and share information, and to develop relationships

-         Supporting the implementation of the fundraising strategy and the creation of partnerships

Your Profile

-    PhD degree in a discipline related to artificial intelligence 
-    Programming skills suitable to demonstrate research prototypes
-    Understanding of the culture and incentives of different research communities
-    Ability to interact with individuals at different seniority levels and in different functions 
-    Strong sense of organization and responsibility, autonomy and proactivity
-    Willingness to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment
-    Desire to work in a multicultural environment
-    Ability to develop and manage communities
-    Highly motivated by the opportunity to support a world-changing Institute


Required language
Fluency in English. French, German and Italian are pluses.

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.

If you believe that you could excel in this role but you are not sure you meet all profile criteria, we very much welcome your application.

Formal evaluation of the applications will begin on 10 January 2024.

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