Applications are invited for a Research Assistant/Associate position in statistical spoken dialogue systems in the Dialogue Systems Group at the Cambridge University Engineering Department. The position is sponsored by a 3 Year EPSRC Research Grant Award.

The main focus of the work will be on the development of techniques and algorithms for implementing robust statistical dialogue systems which can support conversations ranging over very wide, potentially open, domains. The work will extend existing techniques for belief tracking and decision making by distributing classifiers and policies over the corresponding ontology.

The successful candidate will have good mathematical skills and be familiar with modern machine learning techniques. Preference will be given to candidates with specific understanding of Bayesian methods, deep learning and reinforcement learning and experience in spoken dialogue systems or a related technology. Good communication and writing skills are essential and knowledge of semantic web technologies would be an advantage. Candidates will either have (or shortly obtain) a PhD in a relevant subject, or will have gained comparable research experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the leading groups in statistical speech and language processing. Cambridge provides excellent research facilities and there are extensive opportunities for collaboration, visits and attending conferences.

Salary Ranges: Research Assistant: £24,775 - £27,864   Research Associate: £28,695 - £37,394

For details and application information see: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/5925/   or contact Steve Young at sjy@eng.cam.ac.uk