Jobs: 3 Offers

[Philippe Blache]

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1/ From:  "Dimitar Deliyski" <deliyski at vocalpoint.com>
   Subject:  Speech Recognition & NLP Research Positions at Vocal Point,
		Inc., San Francisco

2/ From:  "Noord G.J.M. van" <vannoord at let.rug.nl>
   Subject:  Post-doc and Ph.D. positions: computational linguistics Groningen

3/ From:  Doris Ecker <doris at slt.sel.sony.com>
   Subject:  Part-time research assistant in computational linguistics

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1/ From:  "Dimitar Deliyski" <deliyski at vocalpoint.com>
   Subject:  Speech Recognition & NLP Research Positions at Vocal Point,
		Inc., San Francisco

Vocal Point, Inc. is seeking Research Scientists to work in our speech
recognition group, which is developing world-class, noise-robust speech
recognizers based on innovative technologies. Currently several research
positions in speech recognition, natural language processing and digital
signal processing welcome applicants. Successful candidates will develop
novel speech recognition algorithms both for government contracts and
commercial products. The duties of the positions include applied research
and collaboration with product development engineers.

A degree (preferably Ph.D.) in speech recognition, applied math, DSP, and
natural language processing or a related field is required. The ideal
candidate would also possess experience in applying speech recognition or
natural language processing techniques and programming skills in C/C++, Java
and/or Perl. Knowledge of noise-reduction techniques and discrete-time
filtering and experience in writing proposals and working on government
contracts is a plus.

 Employment at Vocal Point offers active participation in the decision
making process of a young company targeted for growth. Located in the heart
of downtown San Francisco, we offer an excellent salary/benefits package and
equity-based ownership.

For consideration, please send your resume, cover letter and salary
requirements to resumes at vocalpoint.com, position #3002W. We prefer email
(text only, please), although fax and regular mail are also acceptable. We
cannot provide information over the telephone, so please rely on email to
track the status of your application.

Dr. Dimitar Deliyski
deliyski at vocalpoint.com
Vocal Point, Inc.
450 Geary St. Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94102
Fax: (415) 563-5063
www.vocalpoint.com


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2/ From:  "Noord G.J.M. van" <vannoord at let.rug.nl>
   Subject:  Post-doc and Ph.D. positions: computational linguistics Groningen

Research opportunities


                           Algorithms for
                        Linguistic Processing


Algorithms for Linguistic Processing is a five year PIONIER research
project in the area of computational linguistics. The project focuses
on problems of ambiguity and processing efficiency by investigating
grammar approximation and grammar specialization techniques. The
project is located at the University of Groningen, Netherlands, and
starts at the end of 1999. It is funded by NWO (Netherlands
Organization for Scientific Research).

The project description is available on line at:

                    http://www.let.rug.nl/~vannoord/alp/

Within the next few months, we will be looking to fill two 3-year post-doc
positions and several 4-year Ph.D. positions:

   * 1 post-doc and 1 ph-d Lexically Sensitive Disambiguation techniques
   * 1 ph-d Empirical Aspects of Finite State Language Processing
   * 1 post-doc Formal Aspects of Finite State Language Processing
   * 1 ph-d Grammar Development for Dutch
   * 1 ph-d Linguistic Search Tool for Bare Text Corpora

Further information is available from:

Gertjan van Noord,  vannoord at let.rug.nl
Alfa-Informatica,   University of Groningen
PO Box 716, 9700 AS Groningen, Netherlands

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3/ From:  Doris Ecker <doris at slt.sel.sony.com>
   Subject:  Part-time research assistant in computational linguistics

Part-time research assistant in computational linguistics

The Spoken Language Technology Group of Sony's Research Labs in San
Jose, CA is looking for a temporary part-time research assistant to
work with an international team on a research and development project
in spoken language translation.

Job description
Within the framework of a project on bi-directional English-Japanese
spoken language translation, the research assistant will mainly work
on the creation, improvement, maintenance and extension of English
corpora and lexica. He or she will also assist researchers in
performing linguistic analysis, evaluations, the creation of written
documentation and related tasks.

Job requirements
Native speaker of American English. Excellent written and spoken
communication skills. Open-mindedness, creativity and flexibility.
Thorough and reliable working style. Keen interest in multi-cultural
and multi-linguistic issues. Basic computer skills. Job experience in
linguistics, database creation and management, intercultural
communications or other relevant fields. Flexible working hours would
be a plus.

Please send your resume and a cover letter as well as any questions to:

Doris Ecker
doris at slt.sel.sony.com
fax: 408-955-6848
Sony US Research Laboratories
3300 Zanker Rd.; M/S SJ 1B5
San Jose, CA 95134-1901