OpenFieldSUPSI Senior Researcher in Machine Learning for Industrial Automation
Senior research engineering post at the Department of Innovative Technologies, directing Innosuisse research consortia developing automated defect detection, predictive maintenance models, and robotic manipulation for Swiss precision manufacturing.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or Automation Engineering with at least 3 years of post-PhD research experience.
- English language proficiency
- Exemplary professional English communication skills (Italian or German advantageous).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Proven track record in predictive maintenance, deep anomaly detection, or reinforcement learning for industrial robotics.
- Recommendation letters
- Three professional reference contacts.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full-time permanent academic staff position: CHF 95,000 to CHF 115,000/year gross with Swiss pension and social insurance
- Application fee
- CHF 0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable; salaried senior research scientist appointment.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- June 15, 2027 (Formal academic search deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official SUPSI - Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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