LINGUIST List 10.1941

Wed Dec 15 1999

Jobs: Speech Recognition/UK,Comp Ling/S.California

Editor for this issue: Naomi Ogasawara <naomilinguistlist.org>

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1. Steve Beet, Speech Recognition: - at Aculab plc, Bucks. UK
2. culver, Comp Ling:Asst Prof, Tenure Track at University of Southern California,USA

Rank of Job: -
Areas Required: Speech Recognition
Other Desired Areas: phonetics, languages, C or C++
University or Organization: Aculab plc
Department: R&D
State or Province: Bucks.
Country: UK
Final Date of Application: ASAP
Contact: Steve Beet Steve.Beetaculab.com

Address for Applications:
Aculab plc, Lakeside, Bramley Road, Mount Farm
Milton Keynes
Bucks. MK1 1PT
UK


____________ASR Language Specialist_____________

Aculab is a leading provider of components and systems for
the Computer Telephony industry. With branches throughout
the World, Aculab's R&D is based in Milton Keynes, UK. Both
Aculab and Milton Keynes are rapidly expanding, providing
an exciting and challenging environment.

Our products include the Prosody(TM) speech processing
platform, running World-class multi-channel speech
recognition and synthesis algorithms.

This post's primary function is to enhance Aculab's isolated
and connected-word speech recognition capability, mostly by
developing phonetic and whole-word models for additional
languages. The work will also involve development of test
harnesses and technology demonstrators.

The successful applicant should be aware of key issues in
speech recognition, phonetics and statistics, but their main
area of expertise will be in C or C++ programming.
Organisational skills are also required, as the post will
include the specification and procurement of speech databases
to fill the needs of a number of concurrent projects.

The post may be suitable for a recent graduate, provided they
can demonstrate the required skills, but further relevant
experience and/or education would be a definite advantage.

http://www.aculab.com/
mailto:Steve.Beetaculab.com

________________________________________________

LINGUISTICS POSITION

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Southern California
invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship to begin
Fall 2000. We are looking for a linguist who engages in computational or
mathematical modeling of linguistic phenomena. Particular research areas
of interest to the Department include, but are not limited to:
acquisition/processing; language change/typology/variation;
neurolinguistics; speech production/perception; and
phonology/syntax/semantics.

Complete dossiers, including statement of interest, curriculum vitae,
sample publications, syllabi or course descriptions, teaching evaluations
if available, and three letters of reference should be sent to:

 	Linguistics Search Committee
 	Department of Linguistics
 	MC-1693
 	University of Southern California
 	Los Angeles, CA 90089-1693

Candidates who applied for the position advertised in 1998 need only
update their dossier and (if desired) their letters of reference.

For fullest consideration, applications should arrive before January 31st,
2000.

The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer.