Director of the Idiap Research Institute

The Idiap Research Institute seeks a Director to lead its research, education, and technology transfer missions in Martigny, with an academic affiliation at EPFL.

The Director will guide the Institute's scientific strategy and daily operations while holding a teaching position at EPFL in Lausanne. This role combines institutional leadership with academic responsibilities to shape the future of artificial intelligence research.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of research, educational, and technology transfer goals while upholding the Institute's scientific standing and expanding its influence.
• Develop and execute a long-term scientific strategy that identifies new opportunities and tackles major technological and societal issues.
• Build and maintain organizational frameworks and partnerships that strengthen the Institute's research base, promote excellence, and cultivate future scientific leaders.
• Foster a workplace culture that values interdisciplinary teamwork, innovation, and the responsible advancement of artificial intelligence.
• Drive institutional growth through fundraising, strategic partnerships with academic and industrial entities, and engagement with public authorities.
• Establish and sustain an independent, creative, and globally recognized research program focused on the Institute's core disciplines.
• Participate in undergraduate and graduate instruction, supervision, and mentoring as part of the academic affiliation with EPFL.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in leading research and development initiatives within industry or academic settings.
• Experience in participative management approaches and securing funding.
• Strong social skills, assertiveness, and excellent communication and negotiation capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in multidisciplinary, multilingual, and multicultural settings.
• A strong dedication to high-quality teaching standards.

What the company offers

• Competitive compensation packages and favorable working conditions.
• A dynamic, multicultural, and high-quality work environment.
• A scenic location in Martigny, Valais, offering an exceptional quality of life with access to hiking, climbing, skiing, and cultural activities.

About the company

Idiap is an independent, not-for-profit research institute of national importance, academically affiliated with EPFL and the University of Geneva. For 35 years, it has been a key Swiss research institute in multiple AI fields, including machine learning, human-centered AI, digital security, natural language processing, speech and audio processing, energy informatics, health, medicine and genomics. English is the official working language, and the institute places great emphasis on diversity, equality of opportunity, and being a fair and inclusive place where everyone belongs. Employment at Idiap is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.

• Idiap is an independent, not-for-profit research institute of national importance, academically affiliated with EPFL and the University of Geneva.
• For 35 years, it has been a key Swiss research institute in multiple AI fields, including machine learning, human-centered AI, digital security, natural language processing, speech and audio processing, energy informatics, health, medicine and genomics.
• English is the official working language, and the institute places great emphasis on diversity, equality of opportunity, and being a fair and inclusive place where everyone belongs.
• Employment at Idiap is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.