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PhD position: Querying and Inference infrastructures supported by LLMs F/M, Martigny District Client: IDIAP
Location: Martigny, Switzerland
Job Category: Other
Job Reference: 45c0d56a09aa
Job Views: 6
Posted: 03.03.2025
Expiry Date: 17.04.2025
Job Description: 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.
All queries related to the advertised position can be sent to André Freitas.
Your profile
We are looking for a candidate who 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 (evidenced by previous industrial or academic projects).
Previous academic or industrial project experience in NLP or data management.
Some days of physical presence at the pharmaceutical company is expected.
Previous exposure to knowledge graphs and ontologies.
Candidates are invited to apply as soon as possible via the recruitment system. Applications must be submitted by February.
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, knowing that it 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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