Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist - Speech & Audio
Company: Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
MERL's Speech & Audio Group is seeking an exceptional researcher
in the area of artificial intelligence, with particular focus on
and interest in audio, speech, and/or language processing. We are
looking for candidates with a strong background and experience in
deep learning and other advanced machine learning techniques.
Our research focuses on cutting-edge projects for robust
acquisition, recognition, and understanding of speech and audio,
such as end-to-end speech recognition, speech and sound separation,
deep-learning-based microphone array processing, general sound
scene understanding, audio-visually grounded NLP, and other forms
of multi-modal processing .
As a member of our group, you will conduct original research aiming
to advance the state-of-the-art in the field , proposing new
projects with long-term research goals and taking on a leadership
role on some of the group's projects.
MERL is one of the most academically-oriented industrial research
labs in the world, and the ideal environment to thrive as a leader
in the speech and audio field. MERL strongly supports and
encourages publishing and presenting research results in top
international conferences and peer-reviewed journals, collaborating
with university professors and students, and maintaining an
influential presence in the academic community, for example by
participating in technical committees or organizing workshops and
challenges.
Qualifications:
* A Ph.D. from an internationally recognized institution in
electrical engineering, applied mathematics, computer science or
equivalent. (Current Ph.D. candidates who will soon graduate may
apply)
* Thorough knowledge and expertise in modern speech technologies as
well as relevant machine learning and optimization techniques.
* Strong publication record demonstrating innovative research
achievements.
* Excellent programming skills, particularly in Python and deep
learning toolkits.
* Strong teamwork, communication, listening, writing, and
presentation skills.
Research Area: Speech & Audio
Contact: Jonathan Le Roux
Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs, Inc. "MERL" provides equal
employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law
requirements, MERL complies with applicable state and local laws
governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in
which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms
and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,
placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves
of absence, compensation and training.
MERL expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on
race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, national origin, age, genetic information,
disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the
ability of MERL's employees to perform their job duties may result
in discipline up to and including discharge.
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