2 research assistants for TextMining in Geneva, Switzerland

University of Applied Science Geneva & University Hospitals of Geneva, Switzerland

The Geneva Text Mining and Bibliomics group is looking for two talented research assistants. Positions are funded for at least three years and should be fulfilled asap. Candidates should have the following qualifications:

• a strong academic record in computer science, computational linguistics, information science, bioinformatics or chemoinformatics;
• a clear interest in practical applications and service delivery to end-users;
• a solid background in at least one of the following areas: information retrieval, machine learning, ontology engineering, bibliometrics;
• a clear aptitude for independent and creative research as evidenced byan excellent master or phd thesis - possibility to participate in a PhD program will be offered;
• good communication skills in English and optionally in French - or at least a clear indication of willingness to learn the latter;
• the following items would be an asset: previous experience with patent document processing; familiarity with biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, toxicology, adverse effect signaling or drug design.

Please send your curriculum vitae, academic transcript, and contact information to patrick.ruch[at]sim.hcuge.ch