Researcher positions in Speech and Natural Language Processing (Junior & Senior Positions) @ Vicomtech, San Sebastian/Bilbao, Spain

Vicomtech (https://www.vicomtech.org/en/), an international applied research centre specialised in Artificial Intelligence, Visual Computing and Interaction located in Spain, has several research positions in the field of speech and natural language processing.

We are seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our dynamic Speech and Natural Language Technologies team in either our Donostia - San Sebastián or Bilbao premises. If you have experience in speech and/or natural language processing technologies and are passionate about applying cutting-edge research to solve real-world needs through advanced prototypes, this opportunity is for you! 

Whether you are a junior researcher (BSc/MSc graduate) looking to kickstart your career or a senior researcher (PhD graduate) eager to take on research leadership roles, we are interested in your profile. We offer the perfect environment with outstanding equipment and the best human team for growth. You will participate in advanced research and development projects, with opportunities to manage high-profile projects and/or lead technical teams depending on your experience. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct cutting-edge research in Speech and Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies such as automatic speech recognition and synthesis, audio deep fake detection, information extraction, machine translation, text simplification and dialogue systems, among others. 
• Contribute to national and international research projects.
• Develop advanced prototypes that transfer technology to businesses and institutions. 
• Manage or lead research projects, depending on experience. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering or related fields. 
• For senior profiles, a PhD in Speech Processing, NLP, AI or related disciplines is preferred. A PhD is not required for junior candidates. 
• Strong programming skills (Python, Bash). 
• Fluency in both spoken and written Spanish and English. 

Preferred Skills (Not Required but Valued): 

• Experience with speech and natural language processing tools and libraries (e.g. Kaldi, Whisper, Marian NMT, HuggingFace Transformers, Rasa, etc.). Deep learning frameworks (Pytorch, Tensorflow, ONNX). 
• Virtualization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). 
• Experience in industrial and/or European research projects. 

What We Offer: 

• A vibrant, innovative research environment with state-of-the-art AI, Visual Computing, and Interaction technologies. 
• Exciting national and international research projects. A multidisciplinary and renowned team in Speech and Language Technologies. 
• Creative freedom in research, aligned with the centre’s goals. 
• Opportunities for personal development through continuous learning. 
• Clear career progression paths and leadership opportunities. 
• Work-life balance policies and a commitment to equal employment opportunities. 

If you are passionate about research and eager to apply or develop your expertise to real-world challenges, we encourage you to send us your CV and join our forward-thinking team!

To apply via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4034768411