Computer Vision PhD Internship (Research)

Are you passionate about machine learning & computer vision research? Do you want to use your skills in a real-world setting?

We may have the perfect internship for you!

We're EthonAI, an AI startup changing the game in quality management for manufacturing. We use some of the best tech out there, but we always want to stay one step ahead.

That's where you come in! We're looking for curious minds who are excited about driving bleeding-edge tech that will run the next generation of factories.

Join us as a Computer Vision PhD Research Intern and dive into the exciting blend of idea discovery and fast prototyping.

You'll work closely with our engineers, and like all team members, you'll be key in delivering real value to our customers.

Ready to take the leap? Let's make a difference together!

About EthonAI

We are a fast-growing startup based in Zurich. According to Sifted, EthonAI is one of the nine most promising startups in Switzerland.

Our software products are used by world-leading manufacturing companies and have been proven to reduce production waste by up to 50% while increasing job satisfaction of factory workers.

We are a team driven by excellence, with alumni from tech-companies such as Google and Meta and distinguished researchers who have published at prestigious ML conferences like NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR and CVPR.

Together, we are setting a new gold standard for AI in manufacturing.

Tasks

Work with our team to develop innovative machine learning methods for industrial computer vision.

• Engage with cloud technologies to enhance our pipelines for AI model training and testing. Your work will boost our efficiency and effectiveness.
• Immerse yourself in the latest scientific literature, extracting and summarizing key findings. Your ability to distill complex ideas will help keep us at the forefront of AI advancements.
• Help devise strategies for incorporating our breakthrough discoveries into products for our customers. Your insights will directly influence the user experience and product development.
• Dive headfirst into the exciting field of generative modeling. Experiment with the latest trends and techniques, and brainstorm how we can leverage these advancements in our solutions.

Your innovative work will fuel our evolution and growth.

Benefits

On-site work is important for this role, but with significant scope for flexible and partially-remote working schedules.

Direct impact on product and culture. Become part of an amazing team!

Experience your work having a strong impact on production quality and efficiency in factories around the globe.

Grow with a fast-paced AI startup and continuous learning opportunities, such as taking online courses.

We believe in people who are driven by curiosity and are willing to learn and take the next step. Please also reach out if you don't exactly "check all these boxes".

Skills & Experience

Currently pursuing / completing a PhD degree in computer science, data science, or a related field.

Fluency in Python and experience with at least one of the major ML libraries such as PyTorch, Tensorflow, or JAX.

Extensive knowledge of machine learning and deep learning algorithms, including most recent developments (e.g., in the field of large language models).

Experience working on computer vision problems.

Personal Qualifications

Fluent in spoken and written English.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

High standards regarding robustness and usability of automated workflows.

Ability to navigate changing processes and shifting priorities.

Strong motivation to work in a dynamic and fast-paced startup environment.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to fostering diversity. We strongly encourage individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in tech to apply and intend to consider all applications equally regardless of sex, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.