The DIAS laboratory is a multinational team of scientists that offers a wide range of projects and excellent computing and experimental facilities. The group is also in close collaboration with leading research groups in computer architecture and dependable systems. More information about the group and the ongoing research can be found on our homepage.
EPFL is one of the leading technical universities worldwide. The university offers extremely competitive working conditions, modern facilities for research and teaching, and a vibrant, international work environment. All meetings and graduate courses, as well as about half the undergraduate courses, are carried out in English, which is the official working language at EPFL. EPFL is ideally situated on the west side of Lausanne, a beautiful city in the French part of Switzerland. The city is modern and offers many cultural, sports, and entertainment events. Its ideal location in the center of Europe allows plenty of travel opportunities, with the excellent Swiss railway system and the opportunity to visit nearby countries. The Geneva airport offers worldwide flights at very competitive prices.
We accept spontaneous applications for all positions. See below for details on applying for phd, post-doc, internships, student (MSc) projects.
Ph.D. student
To become a research assistant in the DIAS lab, a PhD student must be admitted to the EPFL doctoral program. Research assistants receive a full EPFL salary. If you have any additional questions, contact us.
Post-Doctoral Researcher
We are always looking for highly qualified recent graduates with a PhD in Computer Science or relevant areas who are interested in database systems. The lab’s interests are very broad, and the selected candidate can define a project within a wide variety of potential directions. Candidates must have a strong desire and proven ability to invent, build, and publish their work. A strong publication record and hands-on experience in system development are important.
Our positions are initially for one year (renewable). Salary and social benefits are extremely competitive.
To apply: Interested persons should send us an application including a CV, a research statement, and the names of at least three references. For inquiries regarding the research aspects of the position, please contact Professor Anastasia Ailamaki.
Research Intern
IMPORTANT: for the official EPFL internship admission process please go to Summer@EPFL. For any additional questions, contact us.
After their official admission to the program, the DIAS lab can offer summer research internships for students from universities worldwide; an exceptionally strong background in computer systems and/or databases is required. These internships constitute opportunities to pursue research that could lead up to the intern’s diploma/Master’s project, or that is developed into a subsequent PhD thesis topic. DIAS provides accepted interns with a stipend that covers housing, food, transportation, etc.
EPFL M.Sc. Projects
IMPORTANT: for the official admission process to EPFL’s Master’s program, please go to http://ic.epfl.ch/communication-systems/master. For any additional questions, contact us.
See the project list for ideas of projects you could pursue in our lab. You are also free to propose your own project topic, as long as it is related to the area of database systems. To apply, email us the following materials (incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration):
- Curriculum Vitae (please include descriptions of previous projects you have worked on)
- Copy of the transcripts of your studies
- Areas/project topics you are interested in