PhD position: Querying and Inference infrastructures supported by LLMs F/M
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Subsidiary : Neuro-Symbolic AI
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Contract type: Temporary contract - 12 months
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Work time: Full time
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Location Martigny
Role Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for working at the interface between data management and generative AI at the Neuro-symbolic AI Group at the IDIAP Research Institute (Switzerland).
The project aims to develop new analytical infrastructure paradigms to support semantic querying and inference over heterogeneous and distributed data sources in the context of Pharma. The vision behind the project is to extend the state-of-art in the direction of delivering infrastructures which allows for the creation of data-based digital twins, where end-users (domain experts, analysts) could perform seamless natural language (NL) analytical queries over semantically integrated data sources (with an emphasis on relational, knowledge graph (KG) data sources).
Moreover, the project will develop a declarative/neuro-symbolic inference engine which allows for the implementation of the vision of a digital twin based on the semantically integrated datasets. The project will systematically establish and evaluate the complementary analytical value on the integration of the controlled use of LLMs and ontology/KG-based representations.
This project is developed in close collaboration with the research lab of a large pharmaceutical company near Vevey region, where the PhD candidate will have the opportunity to work closely together with data analysts, software engineers and domain experts and develop MVPs aiming to achieve a Self-Service Insights platform.
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All queries related to the advertised position can be sent to André Freitas (andre.freitas@idiap.ch).
Your profile
We are looking for a candidate which is self-motivated and can address complex problems.
Mandatory requirements:
- BSc and MSc in Computer Science or related areas.
- Fully comfortable in developing complex systems in Python (evidence by previous industrial or academic projects).
- Previous academic or industrial project experience on NLP or data management.
- Some days of physical presence of the candidate in the pharmaceutical company is expected.
Desirable:
- Previous published papers.
- Previous exposure to knowledge graphs and ontologies.
Application deadline
Candidates are invited to apply as soon as possible, via the recruitment system.
Applications must be submitted by February 10, 2025.
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.
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