Subject: Sr. DSP Research Engineer Position Available From: Tao Zhang <Tao_Zhang@xxxxxxxx> Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:08:58 -0600 List-Archive:<http://lists.mcgill.ca/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=AUDITORY>Starkey Laboratories, Inc., an equal opportunity employer and a recognized world leader in providing the highest quality hearing technology available, has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior DSP research engineer at its international headquarters located in Minnesota, USA. This position is responsible for research and development of signal processing algorithms for hearing aids. Qualifications A Ph.D. degree or equivalent in electrical engineering, computer science or related field is required. Candidates with a Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer science or related field and 5+ years of applicable experience may be considered. Research experience in hearing aids or cochlear implants is highly desirable. Research experience in audio signal processing algorithms, psychoacoustics or acoustics is a plus. Skills * Proficiency in Matlab is required * Proficiency in C, C++ or C# is required * Good verbal and written communication skills are required * Good interpersonal skills are required * Good organizational skills are desirable * Advanced knowledge of digital signal processing is required * Technical leadership in a research project is required * Proficiency in statistical analysis is desirable * Familiarity with typical hearing aid algorithms, such as multiple-channel compression, speech enhancement, microphone array processing, learning algorithms and audio classification algorithms is a plus Salary Salary will be commensurate with experience. Benefits Visa Sponsorship, 401k, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, and Tuition Reimbursement Contact Potential candidates should email a cover letter and a resume to Tony Tran Talent Management Specialist Starkey World Headquarters 6425 Flying Cloud Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (952) 828-6924 Email: tony_tran@xxxxxxxx www.starkey.com