The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) has opened one full time (100%) position for a PostDoc Researcher in the area of Information Retrieval and Natural Language Processing with a research focus on deep learning and large language models architectures, at the Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IDSIA USI-SUPSI) within the Department of Innovative Technologies (DTI), located in Lugano. The degree of employment is 100%, with a contract starting on 01.03.2026, or on a mutually agreed date.
 

Duties and responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research in the field of deep learning, with a focus on applications of Large Language Models 
• Design and implement experiments to explore novel approaches and techniques in language modeling and generation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address complex challenges in NLP and related fields.
• Support the NLP team (https://nlp.idsia.ch/) in research-oriented and application-oriented projects
• Specific activities in a research project focusing on information extraction from the scientific literature
• Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering or a related field, with a strong focus on deep learning. 
• Proficiency in machine learning and deep learning techniques, particularly in relation to large language models.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with relevant libraries/frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Excellent communication skills 
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Fluent in English.

Desirable but not strictly required

• Demonstrated expertise in natural language processing, including but not limited to language modeling, text generation, and information retrieval.
• Track record of publishing research.
• Familiarity with the Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) framework and related methodologies.
• Familiarity with deep learning libraries and NLP methods.
• Experience with software development and open-source contributions.
• Knowledge of additional programming languages and/or experience working with multilingual NLP models.
• Prior experience in industry or academia, working on real-world applications.
• Knowledge of one or more Swiss national languages is a plus 

What SUPSI Offers

• Full-time two-years contract, renewable
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Access to state-of-the-art resources and facilities for research and experimentation.
• Opportunity to collaborate with leading experts in the field and contribute to impactful research projects.
• Travel support for high quality conferences and workshops.
• Flexible work hours and a supportive work environment 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae (CV) highlighting relevant qualifications and experience.
• Cover letter outlining research interests, expertise, and reasons for interest in the position.
• Sample publications or research papers (if available).
• Contact information for at least two references.

Application Process
Applications will only be considered if submitted electronically by February 9, 2026, through the dedicated application form. 
For further information, please contact Dr. Fabio Rinaldi

Incomplete applications, those submitted to incorrect addresses, or those received after the deadline will not be considered. In addition to the required application documents, further documentation (such as a criminal record certificate or a copy of an identity document) may be requested at a later stage.