PhD Position in Machine Learning Systems & Data Science (m/w/d)
Your tasks
- Research-Driven Innovation: You connect scientific findings with industry-specific applications. You will design and implement novel scalable machine learning architectures in collaboration with leading international companies to validate theoretical concepts.
- Academic Excellence: You design and conduct high-quality research. The clear goal is to publish your findings in top-tier international journals and conferences and contribute to the global academic discourse.
- Project Leadership: You take ownership of research projects, acting as the bridge between abstract methodology and concrete industrial challenges.
- Teaching: You engage in teaching at the School of Computer Science (SCS-HSG) as well as in interdisciplinary foundational courses at the University of St.Gallen, a responsibility that is separately compensated. You also co-supervise Bachelor's and Master's theses and projects with a focus on scientific methodology.
Your profile
- Education: University-level Master's degree (120 ECTS) in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field with excellent grades.
- Technical Core: Strong background in Python and deep understanding of ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Keras, Scikit-Learn).
- Methodological Competence: You have a solid theoretical understanding of statistics, linear algebra, and the mechanics of machine learning algorithms.
- Data Proficiency: You are comfortable handling complex datasets. Basic knowledge of data engineering workflows or tools for large-scale data is an advantage, but not a strict requirement.
- Infrastructure Skills: Basic understanding of Linux-based systems. Experience with containerization (Docker) or HPC is a plus.
- Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English for academic writing and presentation. German is desirable but not mandatory.
- Mindset: You have an independent and structured way of working, with the ability to manage your time effectively in an entrepreneurial environment.
We offer:
- Global Networking: We strongly support and fund travel to international top-conferences worldwide to present your work.
- Industry Access: Work directly with innovative companies, giving you access to unique, real-world datasets often unavailable in pure academia.
- Competitive Package: A fully funded position with a salary aligned with Austrian university standards, plus extra compensation for teaching activities at the HSG campus.
- Dual Campus Experience: Your main base is the ICV-HSG in Dornbirn, a hub for technology. You will also be integrated into the University of St.Gallen (HSG), with full support for commuting.
- Prime Location & Lifestyle: Enjoy the high quality of life in the Lake Constance region (Bodensee). Located in the heart of Europe, we offer immediate access to outdoor activities like hiking and winter sports.
- Mentorship: Comprehensive academic guidance throughout your PhD journey by Senior Lecturers and Professors.
- Please include a cover letter detailing your motivation and skills, grade transcripts, and 1-2 samples of written work (e.g., Master's thesis).
- Bernhard Bermeitinger (bernhard.bermeitinger@unisg.ch)
Inspirational Work Environment
Executive Education
Network
Family & Career
Equal Opportunities
Fit and Healthy
Inspirational Work Environment
At the HSG, as Europe's leading business university, we operate in an entrepreneurial environment where you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts - both regionally and internationally. For example, you benefit from a modern IT infrastructure and, in our library via HSGswisscovery, from nationwide access to the wealth of scientific information available.
Executive Education
We support internal and external executive education opportunities. Our internal executive education programme offers you a practical, dedicated and didactically mature transfer of knowledge in the form of seminars, e-learning, coaching and collegial advice. We support task-specific external training and executive education financially as well as with regard to the time required.
Network
We promote our culture of cross-functional collaboration and create space for forging valuable relationships - also with external partners. Regular exchanges and internal events help to strengthen these relationships and make them long-lasting.
Family & Career
We provide our employees with flexible work time models with a variable number of hours per week. As a family-friendly employer, we offer part-time positions, 16 weeks of maternity leave and a subsidised crèche, as well as support with childcare during the vacations.
Equal Opportunities
The University enables equal opportunities for all employees and students. This applies to degree courses and work, as well as academic careers, university management positions and the reconciliation of studies, work and private commitments. We are committed to this with various measures in the areas of teaching, research, administration and the Presidency.
Fit and Healthy
We help you stay fit and healthy. In addition to our diverse range of sports activities at the university, most of which are free of charge, and campaign weeks for corporate health management, we also offer you fruit in the workplace. In our canteen you will find a wide selection of freshly prepared meals - from vegetarian to fish dishes - at discounted prices.
Further information on working at the HSG can be found here.
For job-related questions
At ICV-HSG, we turn complex data into actionable insights. I'm looking for a PhD candidate who enjoys hands-on prototyping and wants to grow in an entrepreneurial, international environment.
At the University of St.Gallen, we believe that knowledge is created through collaboration and curiosity. We invite you to join an environment where excellence meets entrepreneurial spirit.
Your place of work
University of St.Gallen
«A place where knowledge is created» - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 10'000 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3'500 researchers, educators and professional staff.
