LINGUIST List 11.1651

Sat Jul 29 2000

Jobs: TTS Linguists/Software Engineers: Aculab plc

Editor for this issue: Jody Huellmantel <jodylinguistlist.org>

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1. Alex monaghan, TTS Linguists/Software Engineers: Research Linguist/Software Engineer, Aculab plc, Buckinghamshire UK

Rank of Job: Research Linguist / Software Engineer
Areas Required: TTS Linguists / Software Engineers
Other Desired Areas: English, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese
University or Organization: Aculab plc
Department: DSP/TTS
State or Province: Buckinghamshire
Country: UK
Final Date of Application: asap
Contact: Alex monaghan Alex.Monaghanaculab.com

Address for Applications:
Bramley Road
Milton Keynes
Bucks MK1 1PT
UK

Aculab is a leading provider of components and systems for the Computer
Telephony industry. With branches throughout the world, Aculab's R&D is
based on the outskirts of Milton Keynes, UK. Both Aculab and Milton
Keynes are rapidly expanding, providing an exciting and challenging
environment. Our products include the Prosody (TM) speech processing
platform, running world-class multi-channel speech recognition and
synthesis algorithms.

We have several full-time permanent vacancies for Linguists and/or
Software Engineers to join our speech technology team and work on
text-to-speech synthesis.

The successful applicants will join an international
multi-disciplinary team which has already released several products
and is expanding into new areas of Speech Technology. Aculab offers a
stimulating environment, good remuneration and benefits, and a strong
commitment to Speech Technology R&D. Both teamwork and individual
initiative are encouraged, and there is ample opportunity for
discussion of ideas in a very open and co-operative atmosphere.

Current full-time permanent vacancies are as follows:

1 - Software Engineer

The ideal candidate will be fluent in C and C++ programming, familiar
with Windows and UNIX platforms, and will have several years' coding
experience in an industrial setting.
Previous experience in Speech Technology would be advantageous,
particularly in the areas of signal processing, multi-lingual systems,
and rule-based NLP. Knowledge of linguistics, phonetics and/or a
foreign language would also be of benefit. A good command of English
is essential.

2 - Linguists

The ideal candidates will have a background in linguistics with an
emphasis on empirical or computational approaches, and some experience
of Speech Technology or Language Engineering applications. Native
proficiency in and a good knowledge of the linguistics or phonetics of
English, Italian or Brazilian Portuguese is essential, as is a good
command of English. Computer skills, industrial experience, and an
ability to turn theory into practice would be definite advantages.


Please write to or e-mail Alex Monaghan with a CV and covering letter
explaining why you feel you would be suitable for any of these jobs.