Job Announcement: Nuance Communications
Computational Linguistics: Senior Language Modeling Scientist, Nuance Communications, Cambridge or Marlow, United Kingdom
| Employer: |
Nuance Communications
http://www.nuance.com |
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| Job Location: | Cambridge or Marlow, United Kingdom | ||
| Rank or Title: |
Senior Language Modeling Scientist |
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| Linguistic Field(s): |
Computational Linguistics
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| LL Issue: | 23.3418 | ||
| Date Posted: | 13-Aug-2012 | ||
| Job 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. |
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| Application Deadline: |
14-Feb-2013
Open until filled |
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| Application URL: | http://www.nuance.com/careers | ||
| Contact Information: |
None Given
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