SPhD Position -Depression Detection: The Idiap Research Institute in Switzerland is offering a fully funded PhD position focused on the development of multimodal, gender- and culture-aware deep learning techniques for analyzing and classifying various depression disorders. This position involves collaboration with international partners and aims to advance AI-based solutions for mental health diagnostics.
PhD Position – Multimodal Methods for Depression Detection
Designation
PhD Student (Multimodal Methods for Depression Detection)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Contract Type | Fixed-Term Contract |
| Work Time | Full Time |
| Location | Martigny, Switzerland |
| Research Area | Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Health Informatics |
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s (or equivalent) degree in engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics.
- Strong background in mathematics, programming (particularly Python), and machine learning (including deep learning).
- Knowledge in Speech and Signal Processing, Natural Language Processing, or medical data analysis is desirable.
- Interest in mental health research and collaboration.
- Applications from female candidates are particularly encouraged to promote gender and identity inclusivity.
Description
The successful candidate will participate in a project aimed at developing AI solutions to assist healthcare experts in diagnosing depression disorders. This involves:
- Conducting research under the guidance of Dr. Esaú VILLATORO-TELLO & Dr. Jean-Marc ODOBEZ.
- Collaborating with international partners in Mexico, including CIMAT and INPRFM.
- Engaging in project meetings and potentially leading work packages.
- Helping supervise other PhD students and interns as necessary.
- Spending approximately half a year seconded to Mexico for hands-on experience in clinical settings.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit the following documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Contact information for three referees
Applications can be sent through the Idiap official website, and candidates may indicate if they allow their application to be shared with other researchers at Idiap.
Last Date to Apply
January 31, 2025
For further details and to apply, please visit the Idiap official website.
