23.3418, Jobs: Comp Ling: Senior Language Modeling Scientist, Nuance Communications

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Subject: 23.3418, Jobs: Comp Ling: Senior Language Modeling Scientist, Nuance Communications

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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:58:02
From:  None Given [EMEAJOBS at nuance.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Senior Language Modeling Scientist, Nuance Communications, Cambridge or Marlow, United Kingdom

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University or Organization: Nuance Communications 
Job Location: Cambridge or Marlow, United Kingdom 
Web Address: http://www.nuance.com
Job Rank: Senior Language Modeling Scientist  

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 

Description:

At Nuance Communications, everything we do is focused on 
developing the most human, natural, intuitive ways to use your voice 
to take command of information. Our people and our technology 
have pioneered the highest functioning speech software in the world, 
ceaselessly perfecting the ability for machines to recognize and 
emulate the human voice. We design and deliver technologies that 
intuitively link man, machine and the global storehouse of 
knowledge to help companies and consumers work seamlessly and 
intelligently with the world.

Role: Senior Language Modeling Scientist
Location: Cambridge or Marlow, United Kingdom
REF: 7471 or 7749

Role Description:
-  Nuance is looking for Senior Research Scientist specialising in 
Language Modeling to help in the development of Nuance's Voice 
Mail to Text Platform.
-  Responsible for conducting and managing research projects in the 
field of language modeling.
-  These projects are aimed at accuracy improvements as well as 
implementing innovative features, including literature research, 
assessment of alternative approaches, prototyping, experimental 
evaluation and productization support.

Skills and Experience Required:
-  Advanced degree (Master or PhD) in computer science, 
computational linguistics, applied mathematics or a related field.
-  Background in speech technology, natural language processing 
and/or applied statistics.
-  Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with statistical 
language modeling, including estimation methods, smoothing, 
pruning, efficient representation, interpolation, etc.
-  Good software engineering skills, knowledge of scripting 
languages (e.g. shell scripting, Perl) and experience working under 
both Linux and Windows.
-  Solid written and oral communication skills (English).
-  Advanced Degree Level.

Desired Skills:
-  Experience working with HTK, CMU toolkit, SRILM or similar.
-  Experience with exponential language models, discriminative 
training, unsupervised adaptation and training.
-  Expertise in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, 
statistical modelling, information retrieval, data mining and 
linguistics.
-  Have worked on a live application or service that includes speech 
recognition.
-  Fluent in a second, non-English language.

We offer a competitive compensation package and a casual yet 
technically challenging work environment. Join our dynamic, 
entrepreneurial team and become part of our fast growing track of 
continuing success. Nuance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please visit the application URL below and enter either 
reference numbers 7471 or 7749.

Application Deadline: 14-Feb-2013 (Open until filled)

Web Address for Applications: http://www.nuance.com/careers 
Contact Information
	None Given 
	Email: EMEAJOBS at nuance.com 

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