Deadline: 30 April
DOCTORAL STUDENT POSITION
DOCTORAL STUDENT POSITION
in the Speech Technology Team of Aalto University in an interdisciplinary speech technology project “computational modeling of language acquisition”. Those who wish to do their master’s thesis on the topic and are willing to pursue post-graduate studies after their graduation are also welcome to apply.
Main tasks and requirements
The more specific content of the current position is not fixed in advance, but will be planned together with a successful applicant. The focus can be more on the technical side (machine learning/signal processing algorithm development), on the behavioural side (collecting and modelling behavioural data), or both.
Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the work, we are looking for an applicant with a strong background, skills and a burning interest in one or more of the following fields: speech/signal processing, auditory modeling, speech acoustics, machine learning, cognitive science, cognitive psychology, computational linguistics, artificial intelligence, or mathematics.
A successful applicant will have a M.Sc. (tech.) or an equivalent degree in a relevant field or has nearly completed the degree, has good programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, Java or C) and is a fluent user of English (both written and verbal). Capability for self-driven independent and productive work is a must. Basic or advanced knowledge in signal processing, machine learning, and/or statistics are a significant advantage.
How to Apply
Apply for the positions by submitting following documents in electrical form (pdf) by April 30, 2014 (link ’Apply this job’ below). The position will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found:
- Cover letter describing your background and motivation for the position
- CV
- A transcript of bachelor and master’s level study records
- Possible letters of recommendation
Please name all your documents: Lastname_Firstname.pdf. All material should be submitted in English.
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