23.3414, Jobs: Comp Ling; Phonology: Signal Processing Researcher, Nuance Communications

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Subject: 23.3414, Jobs: Comp Ling; Phonology: Signal Processing Researcher, Nuance Communications

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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:32:56
From:  None Given [EMEAJOBS at nuance.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Phonology: Signal Processing Researcher, Nuance Communications, Marlow or Cambridge, United Kingdom

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University or Organization: Nuance Communications 
Job Location: Marlow or Cambridge, United Kingdom 
Web Address: http://www.nuance.com
Job Rank: Signal Processing Researcher  

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Phonology 

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: Signal Processing Researcher
Location: Marlow or Cambridge, United Kingdom
REF: 8058

Job Description:
We are looking for a highly motivated and well qualified DSP 
research engineer specialising in speech and audio signal 
processing. The researcher will investigate and develop novel 
techniques for prcessing audio signals (telephony and multi-
channel) with the aim of identifying various characteristics but also to 
improve human intelligibility and ASR accuracy.

Responsibilities Include:
-  Assisting in defining and conducting, independently and with 
others, appropriately targeted scientific research and development
-  Assisting in formulating relevant and timely R&D goals
-  Maintaining awareness of the state-of-the-art by performing 
literature reviews
-  Defining and applying appropriate evaluation methodologies for 
signal processing algorithms and methods
-  Developing, investigating and evaluating relevant DSP algorithms 
and assessment of alternative approaches
-  Prototyping and providing productization support for signal 
processing technology

Skills and Experience Required:
-  To be able to build on and extend your extensive existing 
knowledge/background of speech and audio processing technology
-  To be able to contribute value in formulating and addressing 
research requirements to meet dynamic and challenging needs of 
the company
-  To be able to investigate, develop, apply and evaluate DSP 
algorithms and methods, including signal processing, signal analysis 
and classification with particular emphasis on speech and audio 
signals, independently and working with others
-  To be able to analyse and/or maintain existing software and to be 
able to develop, validate, document and maintain new software by 
employing professional software engineering skills, practices and 
tools including languages of MATLAB, C and C++
-  To be able to design, execute, document and deduce conclusions 
from experiments involving signal processing of appropriately 
chosen test data
-  To be able to communicate effectively, concisely and with technical 
rigour in written and oral forms and in presentations

Desired Skills:  
-  Experience working with voice in telecommunications applications
-  Expertise in one or more of the following scientific areas: machine 
learning, statistical modelling, multi-channel speech processing, 
acoustic signal processing, speech quality and intelligibility, 
automatic speech recognition
-  Knowledge and experience of Linux shell scripts
-  Fluent in a second, non-English language
-  MSc, PhD preferred

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 the 
reference number 8058.

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

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

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