Researcher in Speech Technology
Vicomtech-IK4, an international applied research centre in Visual Interaction and Communication Technologies located in San Sebastian (Spain) is looking for a Researcher in Speech Technology. We are looking for someone who combines experience in speech processing and software engineering, with research interests in multilingual Speech Recognition, Speech Synthesis, Voice Transformation and Conversion, and also motivated by the transfer of this knowledge into real world applications by building advanced research prototypes developed to solve real needs. The selected candidate will have an important role in the Human Speech and Language Technologies Department, including advanced research, project management responsibilities and technical leadership in high profile projects.
Requirements: - Masters/Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in Speech Technology or related field - Experience in Speech Recognition, Speech Synthesis, Voice Transformation or Voice Conversion is desired. - Good written and spoken Spanish and English. Any other languages will be valued.
If you are: - An accomplished researcher with management abilities and interests. - A team player with an ambitious and creative personality.
We offer: - A multi-cultural research environment. - A multidisciplinary research team. - A group active in the international Human Speech and Language Technologies research field. - The opportunity to develop management as well as research skills.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter describing your experience and interest in the position to:
Dr.-Ing. Jorge Posada (Associate Director) E-mail: jposada@vicomtech.org Telephone: +34 943 30 92 30 http://www.vicomtech.org
Deadline for submission: Open until filled