Research Assistant in Language AI and Natural Language Processing 50 - 80 %

Description

Are you excited about practically relevant scientific research and have strong interest in developing reliable AI systems for speech and text understanding and generation? Then join our research team to shape the future of NLP and Language AI!

Your role

Join the NLP research team at ZHAW Centre for Artificial Intelligence as a Research Assistant and contribute to our applied research projects in NLP, Machine Learning and Language AI

• Develop and implement high-quality software solutions that combine traditional software engineering (full stack) with innovative AI methods
• Perform comprehensive experimental evaluations to assess and analyse the performance of your developed approaches
• Disseminate your research findings through publications and presentations in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
• Provide occasional teaching support to lecturers

Your profile

• A recent, excellent Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, data science, AI, or a related technical/scientific field
• Strong skills in software engineering (full stack)
• Familiarity with machine learning methods and deep learning frameworks
• Prior knowledge in Natural Language Processing (NLP) is beneficial
• Good English language skills
• Work permit for Switzerland

What you can expect

We offer working conditions and terms of employment commensurate with higher education institutions and actively promote personal development for staff in leadership and non-leadership positions.

The main points are listed below:

• Workplace Culture
• Work Life Balance
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Personal Development
• Environmental, Economic and Social Sustainability at the ZHAW
• Ocupational Health Management
• Salary and Pension Provision