100% HES Scientific Collaborator (Renewable 2-year Fixed-term Contract)
Haute Ecole Arc
St-Imier
Key information
- Publication date:26 August 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:St-Imier
The Arc Engineering University of Applied Sciences is advertising a position for a 100% HES Scientific Collaborator (renewable 2-year fixed-term contract) in the "Imaging" competence group. Within the framework of the FNS IGR3D research project, we are looking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher to contribute to the development of an innovative system combining machine learning, 3D animation, and immersive technologies, applied to rehabilitation. Your main tasks
You will be involved in all phases of the project, including:
You will be involved in all phases of the project, including:
- Active collaboration at all stages of the IGR3D project, including planning, coordination, and scientific monitoring.
- System design in close collaboration with the teams from HESAV (Health University of Applied Sciences Vaud) and CHUV (University Hospital of Lausanne).
- Participation in the clinical validation of the developed system, in connection with medical partners.
- Collection, processing, and analysis of data from clinical studies conducted by HESAV and the
- Valorization of scientific results, including writing publications, participating in conferences, and communicating about the IGR3D project. Additional activities Occasionally, you will be required to:
- Participate in other applied research projects in the fields of image processing, 3D image synthesis, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR).
- Contribute to the laboratory's operation and occasionally support teachers in their educational activities.
- PhD in computer science, machine learning, computer vision, or a closely related field.
- Excellent mastery of machine learning techniques, with practical programming experience, especially in Python and with frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
- Skills in 3D animation (motion capture or any related algorithm) are highly appreciated.
- Good communication skills, ability to work in a team while demonstrating autonomy and scientific rigor.
- Knowledge of software development (C++, C#, Python) and image processing (OpenCV), as well as familiarity with graphics engines like Unreal Engine or Unity, is an asset.
- Proficiency in French (professional level) and good written and spoken English (minimum B2), enabling collaboration in a bilingual environment and contribution to international scientific publications. Activity rate: 100% Location: St-Imier (possibility to work partially remotely) Application deadline: September 30, 2025 Start date: November 1, 2025 or to be agreed upon This position is open without distinction to female or male staff. Additional information can be obtained from Professor Olivier Hüsser (olivier.husser@he-arc.ch), head of the competence group. Service offers accompanied by the usual documents should be sent by email to the human resources department of the domain at ing.rh@he-arc.ch, mentioning the position and reference TICd9.
