Data Scientist (EP-SFTGRAP)

In this role you will help develop advanced methods to compress deep learning models using low-rank and tensor-network techniques.

You will contribute to the pQuant open-source library working with an interdisciplinary team to make AI models more efficient and scalable conducting research and development activity as part of a heterogenous team of physicists and computer scientists.

Your responsibilities :

• Research and implement tensor-network methods for compressing neural networks.
• Explore low-rank approximations and their combination with knowledge-distillation techniques.
• Test and compare compression approaches on realistic datasets and applications.
• Contribute to the development documentation and maintenance of the pQuant open-source library.
• Work in an international interdisciplinary team of scientists and software engineers.
• Share research outcomes through publications presentations and open-source contributions.

Your profile :

Skills :

Eligibility criteria :

a Masters degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;

Additional Information :

Job closing date : 06.01.2026 at 23 : 59 CET.

Contract duration : 24 months with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Working hours : 40 hours per week

Job flexibility : Hybrid

Target start date : 01-February-2026

This position involves :

Job reference : EP-SFTGRAP

Field of work : Data Science & Data Analytics

Benchmark job : 200140 - Applied Physicist

What we offer

About us

At CERN the European Organization for Nuclear Research physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the worlds largest and most complex scientific instruments they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on .

We are on a Quest. A Journey into discovery like no other. Bring your expertise to our unique work and develop your knowledge and skills at pace. Join world-class subject matter experts on unique projects in a Quest for greater knowledge and deeper understanding.

Begin your CERN Quest. Take Part!

Diversity has been an integral part of CERNs mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Immunoassays,Machine Learning,Biochemistry,Assays,Research Experience,Spectroscopy,Research & Development,cGMP,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Data Analysis Skills

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1