Subject: [AUDITORY] Speech Processing Expert at Eriksholm Research Centre From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Lars_Bramsl=F8w?= <labw@xxxxxxxx> Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2017 14:58:24 +0000 List-Archive:<http://lists.mcgill.ca/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=AUDITORY>Dear list, Speech Processing Expert The Eriksholm Research Centre, situated in Snekkersten, Denmark, is seeking= to fill a 9-month vacant position in Advanced Algorithms. Eriksholm Resear= ch Centre is part of Oticon. Learn more about Eriksholm Research Centre: www.eriksholm.com=20 =A0 This 9-month, full-time position (37 hours/week) and the salary will be acc= ording to qualifications and experience. You will be based at the Eriksholm= Research Centre, Denmark, about 40 km north of Copenhagen. Here you will b= e part of the vibrant Eriksholm research team, driving innovative research = for all divisions of William Demant. =A0 About the position We are seeking a researcher to develop and implement speech separation algo= rithms for hearing devices utilizing recent advances in open-source softwar= e and methodology. The new researcher should have strong experience within = the fields of machine learning and speech processing combined with passion = for applied research, good programming practice and innovation. =A0 Eriksholm develops technologies to compensate for hearing problems to the b= est possible level, even under adverse and challenging listening conditions= . Particularly the proverbial "Cocktail Party" challenge of competing voice= s, but also spatial hearing, speaker separation, signal classification and = cloud-based learning of user preferences are in our focus. Advanced digital= signal processing and novel technologies like deep neural network are tool= s for our research. Eriksholm utilizes new technology, access to next gener= ation hearing device platforms, and tight connections to people who use hea= ring devices to quantify real and significant problems for people with hear= ing problems and subsequently develop the optimal compensation.=A0 =A0 Eriksholm's audiological research is focusing on three Megatrend areas: Adv= anced Algorithms, Cognitive Hearing Science and eHealth. Eriksholm's resear= ch has a strong international track record in applied science. We closely c= ollaborate with leading universities around the world for finding the best = solutions for the hearing healthcare of the future. Our efforts aim at impl= ementing clinical audiology solutions supported by electronic processes and= communication. We focus on the needs of people with hearing impairment and= their clinicians. Our research does not only generate publications and pat= ents, but also transforms the clinical practice and the operations of large= health care providers.=A0 =A0 Your background We are seeking candidates with a PhD or M.Sc. degree in machine learning, d= eep neural networks, speech separation, signal classification or a related = discipline. A dedication to good programming practice and some experience w= ith relevant software tools e.g. Matlab, Python, Tensorflow, Keras is impor= tant. Knowledge of audiology and hearing aids is a plus. A strong interest = in interdisciplinary and application-oriented work, familiarity with experi= mental work, as well as good English language skills are required. Apart fr= om initiating cutting-edge research leading to journal publications, the ne= w researcher is expected to be a part of the research group at Eriksholm an= d Oticon. =A0 Want to join the Eriksholm Research Centre? If this opportunity appeals to you, then submit your application as soon as= possible and no later than August 13, 2017. Interviews will be conducted u= ltimo August and primo September. Please include the following documents: L= etter of motivation; CV including a list of publications, and; 2 -3 referen= ces (if possible). Applications are only accepted via our job portal: http= s://www.oticon.global/about/jobs/open-positions/job-details2?id=3D1661=20 =A0 If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to conta= ct Lars Bramsl=F8w, Project Manager in Advanced Algorithms: Lars Bramsl=F8w M.Sc.E, Ph.D. Research Engineer & Project Manager, Competing Voices Eriksholm Research Centre R=F8rtangvej 20 3070 Snekkersten Denmark Direct: +45 4829 8928 Email: labw@xxxxxxxx Website: www.eriksholm.com Eriksholm pursues audiological discoveries with the potential to significan= tly enhance end-user benefits in future hearing care. We work in close collaboration with academic research institutions, clinici= ans and end-users, and being part of Oticon ensures that our scientific ins= ights are applied in solutions that empower people with hearing loss. Follow us on=A0 =A0=A0=A0=A0