Job Announcement: Speech Graphics Ltd
Modified: Phonetics: Senior Phonetician, Speech Graphics Ltd, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
| Employer: |
Speech Graphics Ltd
http://www.speech-graphics.com |
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| Job Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom | ||
| Rank or Title: |
Senior Phonetician |
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| Linguistic Field(s): |
Phonetics
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| LL Issue: | 23.4781 | ||
| Date Posted: | 25-Sep-2012 | ||
| Job Description: |
**Please note the job description has been modified. Speech Graphics (Edinburgh, UK) has developed the first high- fidelity lip-sync solution driven by audio. Based on two decades of research and development in articulatory dynamics, facial modelling, speech recognition and computer graphics, our award-winning technology is helping us to become the leading lip sync provider for next-gen games, as well as for language instruction, speech therapy, and a spectrum of developing applications. We are a highly interdisciplinary team that seeks talented, driven individuals from various fields. We offer an exciting startup environment where individuals can have a major impact on the direction of the company and have a share in its success. Job Description: We are looking for a dynamic, talented and driven individual with a love for phonetics as well as the adaptability to learn on the job and take on new roles. You will work directly with the CTO to help operate our audio-driven speech animation services and contribute to our research and development projects. Service Operations: - Learn our articulation model, animation system, procedures and principles - Use in-house software and your expertise to set up speech models, generate speech animation, perform quality control on acoustic analyses, and fine-tune articulation patterns - Work directly with clients, and manage client assets from start to delivery - Manage quality-control staff and perform final quality control pass - Meet service deadlines and estimate delivery for multiple projects running in parallel - Maintain service records and write reports R&D Opportunities: - Research in diverse areas such as phonetics, acoustic analysis, visual speech, speech recognition and facial modeling - Work on dictionaries and phonological and morphological rule sets in multiple languages and dialects - Propose development projects to improve animation quality and throughput Key Requirements: - A post-graduate degree in linguistics or related field, with concentration in phonetics - Theoretical understanding of coarticulation and speech production - Proficiency in acoustic analysis using Praat - Keen ear and eye for phonetic nuances and attention to detail - Extremely high standards, pride in work, self-motivation, and creative thinking - Willingness to put in extra effort and hours when needed as befits a young startup environment and service business with tight deadlines Other Desirable Skills and Experience: - Experience in computational linguistics and/or speech technology - Data- and observation-driven research experience, especially using articulatory data - Team leadership and/or management experience - Practical and/or theoretical knowledge of multiple languages - Native English speaker - Moderate programming skills |
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| Application Deadline: | Open until filled | ||
| Application Email: |
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| Contact Information: |
Michael
Berger
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