Positions description: Open positions for Research Engineers in Speech and Language Technology

The Speech Technology Group at Toshiba Cambridge Research Lab (STG-CRL), in Cambridge UK, is looking for talented individuals to lead and contribute to our ongoing research in Statistical Speech and Language Processing, in specific areas such as Speech Recognition, Statistical Spoken Dialog and Speech Synthesis.

The lab in Cambridge, in collaboration with other Toshiba groups and speech laboratories in China and in Japan, covers all aspects of speech technology and at many levels:  from basic and fundamental research to industrial development. We support our researchers in building their career by providing them with the freedom to publish their results and by investing on innovation and creation for addressing real problems in speech and language technology. STG-CRL has also strong connections with EU Universities and especially with the Cambridge University Engineering Department.

Outstanding PhD-level candidates at all levels of experience are encouraged to apply. Candidates should be highly motivated, team-oriented and should have the ability to work independently. Strong mathematical background and excellent knowledge in statistics are required. Very good programming skills are desired. Especially for the team leaders, researchers with a solid research track, senior level and international research experience will be considered.

The Toshiba Cambridge Research Lab is located in the Science Park of the university city of Cambridge.

To apply send your CV and a covering letter to stg-jobs@crl.toshiba.co.uk

Informal enquiries about the open positions to Prof. Yannis Stylianou (yannis.stylianou@crl.toshiba.co.uk)

Closing date for applications is June 30st 2013 (or until posts filled).