24.1565, Jobs: Comp Ling: Speech Scientist- Linguist (9445), Nuance Communications

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Subject: 24.1565, Jobs: Comp Ling: Speech Scientist- Linguist (9445), Nuance Communications

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Date: Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:52:29
From:  EMEA Jobs [emeajobs at nuance.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Speech Scientist- Linguist (9445), Nuance Communications, Vienna, Austria

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University or Organization: Nuance Communications 
Job Location: Vienna, Austria 
Web Address: http://www.nuance.com
Job Rank: Speech Scientist- Linguist (9445)

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 


Description:

9445: Speech Scientist - Linguist
Location: Vienna (Austria)

Nuance is a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions for businesses
and consumers around the world. Our technologies, applications and services
make the user experience more compelling by transforming the way people
interact with information and how they create, share and use documents. Every
day, millions of users and thousands of businesses, experience Nuance by
calling directory assistance, getting account information, dictating patient
records, telling a navigation system their destination, or digitally
reproducing documents that can be shared and searched. Making each of those
experiences productive and compelling is what Nuance is all about.

As a contributing member of Nuance, you will work within a dynamic team
environment to develop, support, market and sell our award-winning software
applications. We offer competitive compensation packages and a casual work
environment. Join our dynamic, entrepreneurial team that operates worldwide
(Europe, US, APAC). Be a part of our fast growing track of continuing success.

For more information, please see http://www.nuance.com.

Nuance is an equal opportunity employer.

Task:
As a Speech Scientist - (Computer) Linguist - you will be part of the
Healthcare Automatic Speech Recognition Research team. You will work on
research and development of resources, algorithms and methods to improve
accuracy and performance of Nuance healthcare products.
-  Development of rules (grammars), lexicons and statistic models for speech
recognition.
-  Performing speech recognition (computer) experiments and studies.
-  Following academic development in speech recognition area, attending
conferences and writing scientific papers (if applicable).

Profile: 
-  PhD or Master degree in linguistic, machine learning, computer linguistic
or in a related field
-  (Computer) linguistic and/or machine learning knowledge
-  Scripting languages (e.g. Perl and/or Python)
-  Analytical and problem-solving skills
-  Team player but also able to work on his own initiative
-  Communication / coordination skills
-  Willing to learn
-  English language

Preferred:
-  Experience in the area of automatic speech recognition
-  Knowledge of context independent grammars
-  Working in Unix/Linux and Windows environment  

At Nuance Communications we believe our people are our most valuable asset.

We offer competitive compensation packages and we offer you career development
opportunities in a challenging technical but casual work environment.

As a Nuance team member you will work within a dynamic international team
operating worldwide.

Does Nuance speak to you?

If you are interested in joining our team, please send your English CV
including earliest starting date and salary expectations via our home page or
via the application email address below including the reference number.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: emeajobs at nuance.com 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.nuance.com 
Contact Information
	EMEA Jobs 
	Email: emeajobs at nuance.com 





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