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Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC)

The Swiss Data Science Center (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. Our mandate is to support academic groups, research institutions, hospitals, industries, and the public sector, including cantonal and federal administrations. The center accompanies and supports the entire data science journey, from data collection and management to machine learning, artificial intelligence, and industrialization.

We are proud to have a multi-disciplinary team of data scientists and experts across various domains, with offices located in Zürich, Lausanne, and Villigen.

Job Opportunity: Data Scientist

We are currently seeking a Data Scientist to join SDSC's Innovation team. Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of data science by Swiss companies, the public sector, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

If you are passionate about data science, familiar with machine learning, and eager to deepen your expertise, we want to hear from you! This role involves solving industry and public sector challenges alongside experienced data scientists in a diverse and adaptable team focused on member growth.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test machine learning systems to address challenges faced by industry and the public sector.
• Engage in all aspects of data science research projects, including understanding business needs, developing proofs of concept, and communicating achievements.
• Meet with customers to discern their requirements and craft specific data science solutions to solve identified problems.
• Code and test proposed solutions (PoC), communicate results to stakeholders, and produce comprehensive reports detailing the work and outcomes.
• Occasionally present data science results to non-technical audiences.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

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

Working Environment

Join us in an inspiring workplace where you will have the opportunity to be mentored by data scientists with academic backgrounds as well as industry and public sector experts. Engaging with data engineering aspects will allow you to collaborate with our system specialists, and an academic environment will support your growth in machine learning and statistical skills through training opportunities.

Additional Information

Start Date: September 2025 or by agreement

Duration: 1-year renewable

We invite you to apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Contact Information

For further information about the Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC), please visit our website. For inquiries related to the position, you may contact Anna Fournier at Show e-mail.ch">Show e-mail or Saurabh Bhargava at Show e-mail.ch">Show e-mail.