Position:  1 (W/M) researcher positions at IRCAM    Starting:    April 1st, 2018 Duration:    12 months

Deadline for application: March, 15th, 2018 
 
 Position description 201802UMGRES:
 IRCAM is looking for a researcher for the development of music content analysis technologies (such as tempo, chord, structure, auto-tagging) in the framework of a technology transfer with Universal Music Group.
 
Required profile: • Very high Skill in audio signal processing (spectral analysis, audio-feature extraction, parameter estimation) (the candidate should preferably hold a PHD in this field) • Very high skill in machine learning (SVM, ConvNet) (the candidate should preferably hold a PHD in this field)  • High skill in distributed computing • High-skill in Matlab and Python programming, skills in C/C++ programming  • Good knowledge of UNIX environments (GNU-Linux ou MacOSX)  • High productivity, methodical works, excellent programming style.
 
The hired Researchers will also collaborate with the development team and participate in the project activities (evaluation of technologies, meetings, specifications, reports).  
 
 Introduction to IRCAM:
 IRCAM is a leading non-profit organization associated to Centre Pompidou, dedicated to music production, R&D and education in sound and music technologies. It hosts composers, researchers and students from many countries cooperating in contemporary music production, scientific and applied research. The main topics addressed in its R&D department include acoustics, audio signal processing, computer music, interaction technologies and musicology. Ircam is located in the centre of Paris near the Centre Pompidou, at 1, Place Igor Stravinsky 75004 Paris. 
 
  
 
Salary: According to background and experience 
 
 
Applications: Please send an application letter with the reference 201802UMGRES together with your resume and any suitable information addressing the above issues preferably by email to: peeters at ircam dot fr with cc to vinet at ircam dot fr.