Subject: [AUDITORY] 12 PhD positions on Privacy for Smart Speech Technology From: Emmanuel Vincent <emmanuel.vincent@xxxxxxxx> Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:48:56 +0100This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------p0hCrm9tK305ueS4dZTl965k Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-MIME-Autoconverted: from 8bit to quoted-printable by edgeum3.it.mcgill.ca id 4BAHn1Vm044846 PSST! - Privacy for Smart Speech Technology *Call for applicants - PhD students (12 positions) * =C2=A0=E2=80=9CPrivacy for Smart Speech Technology=E2=80=9D (PSST) is a = joint doctoral=20 training programme and Horizon Europe Marie Sk=C5=82odowska-Curie Action,= the=20 European Union=E2=80=99s flagship funding programme for doctoral training= . We=20 are a consortium of 7 European universities and 11 industrial partners=20 searching for 12 PhD students to work on the protection and evaluation=20 of privacy for smart speech technology. PSST is a unique opportunity, as=20 it is the largest international project focusing on privacy in speech=20 technology and because the importance of privacy has only recently=20 gained wider appreciation. *=C2=A0This is no ordinary PhD programme. * =C2=A0The structured PSST doctoral training programme combines training = in=20 cutting-edge research, transferable skills and career-enhancing skills=20 with exposure to multiple sectors and disciplines. Join us and put your expertise in deep learning / machine learning,=20 speech processing, information privacy and security, and user studies=20 into practice and gain your PhD degree from TWO leading European=20 Universities (listed below)! See more information and PhD topics at https://psst-doctoralnetwork.eu/ We are looking for 12 PhD candidates who hold a master's degree. =C2=A0We= =20 value diversity and plan to hire 12 fellows with a balanced background=20 and skillset, and an excellent academic track record. We especially=20 encourage applications from members of under-represented groups. 10.12.2024=E2=80=82=E2=80=82Call opens *26.1.2025=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82**Application deadline* 28.2.2025=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82Shortlisted candidates informed 17.-18.3.2025 Recruitment event in Finland for shortlisted candidates May 2025=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82Notification of acceptance August 2025=E2=80=82Planned start of employment PSST follows a double-degree model whereby, during their 45-month=20 employment, each PhD student will work in collaboration with two=20 universities towards PhD degrees from both institutions! Each PhD=20 student will also spend 6 months on secondment to one of our Associate=20 Partners, all leading European SMEs, large industrials or regulatory=20 bodies active in speech privacy:. - CNIL (France), ELDA (France),=20 ki:elements (Germany), Loihde (Finland), Naver (France), Omilia=20 (Greece), Orange (France), Vocapia (France), VoiceInteraction=20 (Portugal), Voice INTER connect (Germany), and VoiceMod (Spain). Applications should include: - Curriculum Vitae (including countries of residence in the past 36=20 months). - Academic transcripts for completed courses and degrees. - Motivation letter explaining why you want to pursue a PhD degree and=20 why you believe you are an outstanding candidate to pursue your PhD=20 researching PSST topics. - Reference letter from Master=E2=80=99s thesis supervisor/advisor or sim= ilar. - (Optional) Preferences for 1-3 research topics (see webpage) and=20 universities. =C2=A0Requirements =C2=A0- A master's degree in electrical engineering, computer science or= =20 related area (degree must be completed before employment can start). - Mobility: The fellow must not have resided or carried out their main=20 activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the first recruiting=20 organisation for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before=20 their recruitment date. - Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are=20 required, knowledge of the local language is an advantage. - Candidates cannot hold a doctoral degree. Desirable skills =C2=A0- Knowledge and skills in deep learning, programming, speech=20 processing, user studies, privacy. - Ability to work independently and a critical mindset. - Pro-activeness and eagerness to participate in network-wide training=20 events, international mobility, and public dissemination activities.=E2=80= =AF Submit your application at=20 https://www.aalto.fi/en/open-positions/doctoral-researchers-12-positions-= privacy-for-smart-speech-technology-psst PhD students receive a regular salary and social benefits according to=20 national regulations, and if applicable, also family leave, long-term=20 leave, and special needs allowances. The gross salaries we offer,=20 including both a living allowance and a mobility allowance, are 3500 =E2=82=AC/month =E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82= =E2=80=82=E2=80=82Aalto University (Espoo, Finland) =E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2= =80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80= =82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82 3261 =E2=82=AC/month =E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82= =E2=80=82=E2=80=82EURECOM (Sophia Antipolis, France) [1] 2680 =E2=82=AC/month =E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82= =E2=80=82=E2=80=82INESC-ID (Lisbon, Portugal) =C2=A0[2] 3261 =E2=82=AC/month =E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82= =E2=80=82=E2=80=82INRIA (Nancy or Saclay, France) =C2=A0[1] Salary group TV-L E13 =E2=80=82=E2=80=82Ruhr University Bochum (Germany) = =C2=A0[3] Salary scale P =E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80= =82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82Radboud University Nijmegen (Netherlands) [4] Salary group TV-L E13 =E2=80=82=E2=80=82Technical University of Berlin (G= ermany) [3] [1]=20 https://www.horizon-europe.gouv.fr/sites/default/files/2022-02/horizon-eu= rope---dn-pf---french-salary-explained-5762.pdf=20 [2] includes: base salary + food allowance + holiday allowance [3]=20 https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/c/t/rechner/tv-l/allg?id=3Dtv-l-2024&g=3D= E_13&s=3D1=20 [4]=20 https://www.ru.nl/sites/default/files/2024-09/Overview%20salary%20scales%= 201%20sept%202024.pdf=20 For queries, contact info@xxxxxxxx Marie Sk=C5=82odowska-Curie Actions, Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) , 101168= 193=20 =E2=80=93 PSST. --------------p0hCrm9tK305ueS4dZTl965k Content-Type: text/html; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-MIME-Autoconverted: from 8bit to quoted-printable by edgeum3.it.mcgill.ca id 4BAHn1Vm044846 <!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv=3D"content-type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3DUTF= -8"> </head> <body dir=3D"ltr"> <div class=3D"moz-forward-container"> <div id=3D"Signature" class=3D"elementToProof"> <div id=3D"divtagdefaultwrapper" dir=3D"ltr" style=3D"font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:= rgb(0, 0, 0)"> <p><span style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">PSST! - Privacy for Smart Speech Technology =C2=A0</span></p> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Call for applicants - Ph= D students (12 positions) =C2=A0</b></div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">=C2=A0=E2=80=9CPrivacy for = Smart Speech Technology=E2=80=9D (PSST) is a joint doctoral training progr= amme and Horizon Europe Marie Sk=C5=82odowska-Curie Action, the European Union=E2=80=99s flagship funding programme for docto= ral training. We are a consortium of 7 European universities and 11 industrial partners searching for 12 PhD students to work on the protection and evaluation of privacy for smart speech technology. PSST is a unique opportunity, as it is the largest international project focusing on privacy in speech technology and because the importance of privacy has only recently gained wider appreciation. =C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>=C2=A0This is no ordinar= y PhD programme. =C2=A0=C2=A0</b></div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">=C2=A0The structured PSST doctoral training programme combines training in cutting-edge research, transferable skills and career-enhancing skills with exposure to multiple sectors and disciplines. =C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join us and put your expertise in deep learning / machine learning, speech processing, information privacy and security, and user studies into practice and gain your PhD degree from TWO leading European Universities (listed below)! =C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">See more information and Ph= D topics at <a href=3D"https://psst-doctoralnetwork.eu/" id=3D"LPlnk905305" title=3D"https://psst-doctoralnetwork.eu= /" moz-do-not-send=3D"true" class=3D"moz-txt-link-freetext"> https://psst-doctoralnetwork.eu/</a></div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We are looking for 12 PhD candidates who hold a master's degree. =C2=A0We value diversi= ty and plan to hire 12 fellows with a balanced background and skillset, and an excellent academic track record. We especially encourage applications from members of under-represented groups. =C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=3D"font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Cal= ibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">10.12.2024=E2=80=82=E2=80=82= </span>Call opens</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=3D"font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Cal= ibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>26.1.2025=E2=80=82=E2=80= =82=E2=80=82</b></span><b>Application deadline</b></div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=3D"font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Cal= ibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">28.2.2025=E2=80=82=E2=80=82= =E2=80=82</span>Shortlisted candidates informed</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=3D"font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Cal= ibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">17.-18.3.2025 =C2=A0 </span>Recruitment event in Finland for shortlisted candidates</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=3D"font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Cal= ibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">May 2025=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82</span>Notification= of acceptance</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=3D"font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Cal= ibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">August 2025=E2=80=82</span>Planned start of employment</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">PSST follows a double-degre= e model whereby, during their 45-month employment, each PhD student will work in collaboration with two universities towards PhD degrees from both institutions! Each PhD student will also spend 6 months on secondment to one of our Associate Partners, all leading European SMEs, large industrials or regulatory bodies active in speech privacy:. - CNIL (France), ELDA (France), ki:elements (Germany), Loihde (Finland), Naver (France), Omilia (Greece), Orange (France), Vocapia (France), VoiceInteraction (Portugal), Voice INTER connect (Germany), and VoiceMod (Spain). =C2=A0=C2= =A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Applications should include= : =C2=A0=C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- Curriculum Vitae (including countries of residence in the past 36 months). =C2= =A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- Academic transcripts for completed courses and degrees. =C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- Motivation letter explaining why you want to pursue a PhD degree and why you believe you are an outstanding candidate to pursue your PhD researching PSST topics. =C2=A0=C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- Reference letter from Master=E2=80=99s thesis supervisor/advisor or similar. =C2=A0= </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- (Optional) Preferences fo= r 1-3 research topics (see webpage) and universities. =C2=A0=C2= =A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">=C2=A0Requirements =C2=A0</= div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">=C2=A0- A master's degree i= n electrical engineering, computer science or related area (degree must be completed before employment can start). =C2=A0= </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- Mobility: The fellow must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the first recruiting organisation for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date. =C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are required, knowledge of the local language is an advantage. =C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- Candidates cannot hold a doctoral degree. =C2=A0=C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Desirable skills =C2=A0</di= v> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">=C2=A0- Knowledge and skill= s in deep learning, programming, speech processing, user studies, privacy. =C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- Ability to work independently and a critical mindset. =C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- Pro-activeness and eagerness to participate in network-wide training events, international mobility, and public dissemination activities.=E2=80=AF =C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Submit your application at = <span style=3D"font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Cal= ibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <a href=3D"https://www.aalto.fi/en/open-positions/doctoral-researchers-12-po= sitions-privacy-for-smart-speech-technology-psst" id=3D"LPlnk589794" moz-do-not-send=3D"true" class=3D"moz-txt-link-freetext">https://www.aalto.fi/en/o= pen-positions/doctoral-researchers-12-positions-privacy-for-smart-speech-= technology-psst</a></span></div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">PhD students receive a regular salary and social benefits according to national regulations, and if applicable, also family leave, long-term leave, and special needs allowances. The gross salaries we offer, including both a living allowance and a mobility allowance, are =C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">3500 =E2=82=AC/month =E2=80= =82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82Aalto University (Espoo, Finland) =E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80= =82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82= =E2=80=82=E2=80=82=C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">3261 =E2=82=AC/month =E2=80= =82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82EURECOM (Sophia Antipolis, France) [1]=C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2680 =E2=82=AC/month =E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82= =E2=80=82INESC-ID (Lisbon, Portugal) =C2=A0[2] =C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">3261 =E2=82=AC/month =E2=80= =82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82INRIA (Nancy or Saclay, France) =C2=A0[1]=C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary group TV-L E13 =E2=80= =82=E2=80=82Ruhr University Bochum (Germany) =C2=A0[3]=C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary scale P =E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82=E2=80=82= =E2=80=82=E2=80=82Radboud University Nijmegen (Netherlands) [4]=C2=A0</di= v> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Salary group TV-L E13 =E2=80=82=E2=80=82Technical University of Berlin (Germany) [3= ]=C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[1] <a class=3D"moz-txt-link-freetext" href=3D"https://www.horizon-europe.gou= v.fr/sites/default/files/2022-02/horizon-europe---dn-pf---french-salary-e= xplained-5762.pdf">https://www.horizon-europe.gouv.fr/sites/default/files= /2022-02/horizon-europe---dn-pf---french-salary-explained-5762.pdf</a> =C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[2] includes: base salary + food allowance + holiday allowance =C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[3] <a class=3D"moz-txt-link-freetext" href=3D"https://oeffentlicher-dienst.i= nfo/c/t/rechner/tv-l/allg?id=3Dtv-l-2024&g=3DE_13&s=3D1">https://= oeffentlicher-dienst.info/c/t/rechner/tv-l/allg?id=3Dtv-l-2024&g=3DE_= 13&s=3D1</a> =C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[4] <a class=3D"moz-txt-link-freetext" href=3D"https://www.ru.nl/sites/defaul= t/files/2024-09/Overview%20salary%20scales%201%20sept%202024.pdf">https:/= /www.ru.nl/sites/default/files/2024-09/Overview%20salary%20scales%201%20s= ept%202024.pdf</a> =C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">=C2=A0=C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">For queries, contact <a href=3D"mailto:info@xxxxxxxx" class=3D"moz-txt-link-freetext">info@xxxxxxxx= u</a>.<br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">=C2=A0</div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br> </div> <div style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Marie Sk=C5=82odowska-Curie Actions, Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) , 101168193 =E2=80=93 PS= ST.=C2=A0</div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html> --------------p0hCrm9tK305ueS4dZTl965k--