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KTH in Stockholm is the largest and oldest technical university in Sweden. No less than one-third of Sweden’s technical research and engineering education capacity at university level is provided by KTH. Education and research spans from natural sciences to all branches of engineering and includes architecture, industrial management and urban planning. There are a total of just over 15,000 first and second level students and more than 1,600 doctoral students. KTH has almost 4,300 employees.

KTH Computer Science and Communication is one of the most outstanding research and teaching environments in Information Technology in Sweden with activities at KTH and partly at Stockholm University. We conduct education and research in theoretical computer science, from theory building and analysis of mathematical models to algorithm construction, implementation and simulation. The applied computer science research and education dealing with computer vision, robotics, machine learning, computational biology, neuroinformatics and neural networks, including high performance computing, visualization and speech and music communication. It also conducts applied research and training in media technology, human-computer interaction, interaction design and sustainable development.

For more information about CSC, go to             www.kth.se/csc.

Assignment

KTH School of Computer Science and Communication (CSC) announces a PhD position in Speech and Music Communication at the Department of Speech, Music and Hearing. The thesis work will be directed towards basic research on simulating the human voice through advanced computer models. It comprises theoretical as well as experimental studies of speech production.

For more information about the research project: http://www.speech.kth.se/eunison

This is a four-year time-limited position that can be extended up to a year with the inclusion of a maximum of 20% departmental duties, usually teaching.  Doctoral students must be registered at KTH. Expected starting date: 2013-09-02.

Employment

Form of employment: Time-limited Work time: Full time The salary follows the directions provided by KTH Start date: According to agreement, preferably 2013-09-02. Number of positions: 1

Qualifications

The applicant should, at the time of application or no later than the expected starting date, possess a Master of Science degree in computer science, electrical engineering or engineering physics, or the equivalent.

In addition, thorough knowledge in several of the following areas are required: programming, phonetics or speech technology, statistical methods, computer simulations and multi-physics. The applicant should demonstrate a high proficiency in both written and spoken English.

Applicants must be strongly motivated for doctoral studies, possess the ability to work independently and perform critical analysis as well as possess good levels of cooperative and communicative abilities.

Application

Application deadline: March 22, 2013 Employer's reference: D-2013-0107

Applications via email are to be sent to: Camilla Johansson, e-mail             jobs@csc.kth.se.

Write reference number in the email subject. (CV, etc. should be sent as an attachment, as pdf-files.)

We also accept hard copy applications sent to:

KTH, CSC Att. Camilla Johansson, Lindstedtsvägen 3, 4th floor, SE-100 44 Stockholm, Sweden

Application

The application must be written in English and contain:

1. Cover letter: A summary of the application that describes the particular merits that make the applicant suitable for the open position. Maximum one (1) page.

1. 
Curriculum Vitae

1. Official record of transcripts and copy of degree certificate. The documents should be in English or be accompanied by an authorized translation to English.

1. References: Please provide detailed contact information to at least two (2) references.

1. Statement of purpose:  Please discuss your research interests and motivation for carrying out PhD studies at KTH, and how this can be demonstrated in your earlier experiences (studies, technical knowledge, other assignments etc.). Maximum two (2) pages.

1. Summary of relevant publications: If existing, provide a list of publications, sorted according to relevance for this position. The list should for each publication give a short summary and a web-link to the full text.

Applicants are kindly ask to also fill in the form at http://www.speech.kth.se/eunison/phd-applicants.html

We are currently gathering information to help improve our recruitment process. We would, therefore, be very grateful if you could include an answer to the following question within your application: Where did you initially come across this job advertisement?

Contact(s)

For enquiries about Ph.D studies and employment conditions please contact:

Eva-Lena Åkerman, HR Manager Phone: +46 8 790 91 06 Email:             ela@csc.kth.se        

For enquiries about the project please contact:

Olov Engwall, Professor in Speech Communication Telephone: +468-790 75 35 e-mail:             engwall@kth.se    

Union representative

Lars Abrahamsson, SACO Phone: +46 8 790 7058 Email:             lars.abrahamsson@ee.kth.se