PhD Position – Multimodal Methods: The Idiap Research Institute is seeking a PhD student to develop multi-modal deep learning techniques for depression detection. This project involves a collaboration with institutions in Switzerland and Mexico, focusing on culturally and gender-aware AI solutions.
PhD Position – Multimodal Methods for Depression Detection
Designation
PhD Position
Research Area
- Multimodal Methods for Depression Detection
- AI-based solutions for mental health
- Deep learning, speech, video, and text analysis
Location
- Martigny, Switzerland
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics.
- Strong background in Mathematics, Programming (Python), and Machine Learning.
- Knowledge in Speech and Signal Processing, Natural Language Processing, or medical data analysis is advantageous.
- Fluency in English; Spanish and French are desirable.
- Interest in the target domain and collaborative work.
- Encouragement for applications from diverse backgrounds, notably female candidates.
Description
This PhD project aims to develop AI-based tools for understanding and diagnosing depression disorders. The candidate will model data from diverse modalities like speech, video, and text. Emphasis is placed on cultural and gender awareness in these models. The project is a collaboration with the Department of Computer Science at CIMAT and the National Institute of Psychiatry INPRFM in Mexico. Participants will engage in several research activities, possibly spending part of their study in Mexico to enhance collaboration.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply by submitting the following documents in PDF, DOCX, or DOC format:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Names and contact details of three referees
Applicants must indicate their availability for starting the position and specify whether their application can be shared with other researchers within the Idiap institute.
Last Date for Apply
- Deadline: 1st December 2024
For more information and to apply, visit the Idiap Jobs Page.
