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Saturday, December 10, 2022 by Chris Wellekens |
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
(speech and language technology,cognitive science) Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high- impact research and education. Our universities community has its competitive edges in technology, health and society.www.tuni.fi/en Speech and Cognition research group (SPECOG )is part ofComputing Sciences atTampere University within the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences.SPECOG focuses on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of speechand languagetechnology and cognitive science.We combine advanced signal processing and machine learning methods with empirical large-scale infant data to the study of child language development. We also study how human-like perceptual learning can be applied in artificial intelligence (AI) systems. SPECOG collaborates with several internationally leading research groups within and across disciplinary boundaries, including joint research with psychologists, linguists, phoneticians, and computer scientists. More informationon SPECOG:https://webpages.tuni.fi/specog/index.html Job description We are inviting applications for the position o fa postdoctoral research fellow on the topic of computational modelling of child language development. The position is associated with aproject titled “Modeling Child Language Development using Naturalistic Data at a Scale (L-SCALE)”, where the aim is to develop new practices to training and evaluation of computational models of infant language learning using realistic infant data. These data may include long-form child-centred audio recordings,infant-care giver interaction transcripts, and meta-analyses conducted across a range of behavioural experiments.While the job is located in Finland, the project has a notable emphasis on international collaboration with key partners around the world. The work will be conducted as a member of the SPECOG research groupled by Dr.Okko Räsänen.We are looking for candidates who are interested in human and/or machine language processing, and who are willing to contribute to our cross-disciplinary research efforts in understanding language learning in humans through computational means. In this position, the candidate is expected to: 1)carry out high-quality postdoctora lresearch on computational modelling of early language development and contribute to the development of ecologically plausible model training and evaluation practice. 2)work in close collaboration with other members of the research group, and 3)advise undergraduate/graduate projects on topics related to your own research (with flexibility according to personal interests and career aspirations). Requirements The candidate should hold a doctoral degree (e.g.,PhD or D.Sc.) in language technology, psycholinguistics, cognitive science,computer science,or other relevant area. Candidates who have already completed their doctoral research work but have not yet received their doctoral certificate may also apply. A successful candidate has strong expertise in a)speech and/or language technology or in b) childlanguage Fluent programming (at least Python,Matlab, or R) and oral and written English skills are About the research environment
Finland is among the most stable, free and safe countries in the world, based on prominent ratings by various agencies. It is also ranked as one of the top countries as far as social progress is concerned. Tampere is the largest inland city of Finland, and the city is counted among the major academic hubs in the Nordic countries, offering a dynamic living environment. Tampere region is one of the most rapidly growing urban areas in Finland and home to a vibrant knowledge-intensive entrepreneurial community. The city is an industrial powerhouse that enjoys a rich cultural scene and a reputation as a centre of Finland’s information society. Despite its growth, living in Tampere is highly affordable for housing. In addition,the excellent public transport network enables quick, easy,and cheap transportation around the city of Tampere and university campuses.Tampere is also surrounded by vivid nature with forests and lakes, providing countless opportunities for easy-to-access outdoor adventures and refreshment throughout the year. Read more about Finland and Tampere: •https://www.visitfinland.com/about-finland/ •https://finland.fi/ •http://julkaisut.valtioneuvosto.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/161193/MEAEguide_18_2018_T ervetuloaSuomeen_Eng_PDFUA.pdf •https://visittampere.fi/en/ |
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