Job Description

• Subsidiary : Biometrics Security and Privacy
• Contract type: Temporary contract - 12 months
• Work time: Full time
• Location: Martigny

Role Summary

Identity recognition (aka biometrics) has existed as a field of research for more than 40 years. As of today, a vast majority of biometric technologies rely on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and are now shifting to the paradigm of Foundation Models (large AI models trained on broad data ).

The Idiap Research Institute seeks qualified candidates for a Postdoctoral position on the topic of Foundation Models for Identity Security and more particularly in attack detection (presentation attacks, injection attacks with morphing or deepfakes). The position will be aligned with new research projects and should be filled as soon as possible.

The Postdoctoral candidates will work within the Identity Security & Privacy group under the supervision of Prof. Sébastien Marcel. Postdoctoral appointments are typically for one year, with possibilities of renewal, conditional on performance.

Duties include:

• Carry out research as stated in the assigned project(s) and follow the evolution of project(s)
• Fulfil project-related assignments (evaluations, deliverables, ..) as requested
• Publish results (in journal papers and conferences; favour joint publications with other Idiap staff and/or project partners)
• If required, participate in project meetings and boards
• When appropriate, assume leading role as Idiap contact point or work package leader
• Help supervise PhD students and interns in collaboration with supervisors
• Participate in various Idiap activities and projects as requested by supervisor(s) or Idiap management

Your profile

Candidates should have:

• PhD degree in engineering, computer science or applied mathematics
• Excellent research experience in their field, strong publication record and ability to do creative and significant research with relative level of autonomy
• Good expertise in Deep Learning (DCNNs, Transformers, GANs, Diffusion Models) and Large Multimodal Language Models
• Strong background in statistics, optimisation, linear algebra, and proficient programming skills (C/C++ and/or Python e.g. PyTorch) with the Linux environment

Required languages:

• Fluency in English. French is a plus

Application deadline:

• 1st December 2026

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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