PhD positions in Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence

The newly founded Artificial Visual Intelligence group (AVI), under the umbrella of the Chair of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (PRS), focuses on developing hybrid, data-driven yet informed, visual perceptual intelligence for conformity and better generalization, enabling embodied AI such as autonomous cars and robots.

We have multiple open PhD positions at AVI@PRS and we are looking for motivated candidates with a strong background in computer vision, machine learning and artificial intelligence to join our group! PRS offers an international, diverse and team-based academic environment, with strong interactions among its researchers and excellent, long-standing research achievements in the field of computer vision and beyond. The research of AVI in particular will be strongly connected with world-leading industrial partners, combining fundamental research on core areas of vision such as geometric perception, inverse rendering, neural reconstruction, and segmentation with cutting-edge real-world applications.

• You hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science, data science, robotics, or a related field
• You have a strong theoretical course-based and practical project-based background in computer vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence
• You are driven by a strong passion to create fundamental scientific innovation in computer vision and artificial intelligence that can be used to help serve humanity better
• You are proficient in English
• You thrive in diverse, international environments and you are a good team player

Optional plus points:

• Background in computer graphics or reinforcement learning
• First-author publication(s) at top-tier computer vision and AI conferences or journals

We strongly support the career of women in computer vision and we particularly encourage female candidates to apply.

• A priority on fundamental research and open science, geared towards publishing the research outcomes at flagship conferences in computer vision and AI
• The possibility to co-invent international patents for the IP which results from the work under ETH Zurich
• Excellent working conditions, including access to modern GPU and computing infrastructure and sensor equipment
• A competitive salary in accordance with the regulations of ETH Zurich
• Active participation in the teaching activities of the lab at the study programs of ETH Zurich, related to computer vision, image processing, and AI
• Financial support for attending international conferences and workshops
• Fixed-term contracts that are renewed on a yearly basis as per standard practice at ETH Zurich, with a total target duration of ca. four years
• Flexible starting date