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Mon May 17 2004

Jobs: Speech Technology: Researcher, Toshiba Europe

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  • kate.knill, Speech Technology: Researcher, Toshiba Research Europe Ltd., UK

    Message 1: Speech Technology: Researcher, Toshiba Research Europe Ltd., UK

    Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 05:25:11 -0400 (EDT)
    From: kate.knill <kate.knillcrl.toshiba.co.uk>
    Subject: Speech Technology: Researcher, Toshiba Research Europe Ltd., UK


    University or Organization: Toshiba Research Europe Ltd. Rank of Job: Researcher Specialty Areas: ASR, TTS Required Language(s): Indo-European

    Description:

    Toshiba Research Europe Ltd, Cambridge Research Lab (CRL) are looking for people who would like to do research on real speech problems and see their work incorporated into products worldwide. You will be a team player who will join a small multinational group of dynamic individuals, based in the centre of a beautiful university town. We are a relatively new team who work on developing core technology and European/American language components for embedded speech systems.

    CRL currently has two speech posts open: 1. Statistical Language Modelling for ASR - you will work on design and implementation of compact SLMs. 2. European/American Text-to-Speech Synthesis - you will work on design and implementation of prosodic components. Knowledge of the synthesis process also very useful.

    For both jobs, experience with algorithm design on state-of-the-art speech systems and knowledge of more than one major European language is preferred.

    Candidates should have a PhD in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline in the area of ASR or TTS (or equivalent industrial experience). 1-3 years post-doctoral experience preferred. Strong software skills using C and/or C++, Linux/Unix, and Perl and/or Python are required.

    An attractive salary and benefit package will be offered. TREL carries out work in collaboration with Toshiba's R&D Center in Japan and the University of Cambridge.

    Applicants should send a CV, the names and addresses of three referees and a covering letter to: stg-jobscrl.toshiba.co.uk



    Address for Applications:

    Attn: Dr Kate Knill Toshiba Research Europe Ltd. St George House, 1 Guildhall Street Cambridge, CB2 3NH United Kingdom

    Position is open until filled.

    Contact Information: Dr Kate Knill Email: kate.knillcrl.toshiba.co.uk Tel: +44 1223 376 900 Website: http://www.toshiba-europe.com

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