Data Scientist / Data Scientistess

Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC)

The SDSC has been a National Research Infrastructure since 2025, evolving from a strategic focus area of the ETH domain, with EPFL and ETH Zurich as founding partners. Its mandate is to support academic groups and research, hospitals, industry, and the public sector at large, including cantonal and federal administrations. The center accompanies and supports their entire data science journey, from the collection and management of data to machine learning, AI, and industrialization.

The Center comprises a multi-disciplinary team of data and computer scientists and experts in several domains, with offices in Zürich, Lausanne, and Villigen.

Position: Data Scientist

We are currently looking for a Data Scientist to join SDSC's Innovation team, whose mission is to accelerate the adoption of data science by Swiss companies, the public sector, and NGOs.

Are you passionate about data science, familiar with machine learning, and keen on deepening your experience in this field? Are you willing to tackle industry and public sector challenges while being coached by experienced data scientists? Are you eager to be part of a diverse and adaptable team that puts a strong emphasis on the growth of its members? If you can answer yes to these questions, consider joining us. We are a growing team of dedicated data scientists who tackle business challenges and provide actionable results.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test machine learning systems to address industry and public sector challenges.
• Engage in all aspects of a data science research project, from business understanding to proof of concepts and effective communication of achievements.
• Meet customers to understand their business needs and design tailored data science solutions to solve specific problems.
• Code and test the proposed solution (PoC), communicate results to stakeholders, and provide final reports on work done and related outcomes.
• Occasionally present data science results to non-technical audiences.

Candidate Profile

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a similar field (PhD is a plus).
• Ability to present results to diverse audiences (technical and non-technical).
• Solid knowledge of machine learning concepts and programming skills in Python, R, or a similar language.
• 1-3 years of data science experience within the industry.
• Fluency in (Swiss) German and English.
• Openness to collaborative work, eagerness to learn new concepts and methods, and a willingness to contribute to an inclusive environment.
• Solid knowledge in NLP / Computer Vision, and Deep Learning is a plus.

We offer an inspiring working environment.

During your tenure, you will have the opportunity to be coached by data scientists with academic backgrounds and industry/public sector experts. You will also collaborate with our system specialists on data engineering aspects, and the academic environment will allow you to enhance your machine learning and statistics skills through training.

Additional Information

Start Date: September 2025 or by agreement

Duration: 1-year renewable

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

For further information about the Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC), please visit our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Anna Fournier via email at anna.fournier@sdsc.ethz.ch or Saurabh Bhargava at saurabh.bhargava@sdsc.ethz.ch (no applications).

For recruitment services, the GTC of ETH Zurich apply.