Applies to General Signal Processing

Domain engineers are staff with extensive experience in a field of interest to the SKA radio telescope (https://www.skatelescope.org/). Domain engineers provide engineering analysis as well as providing their technical expertise insupport of the one or more work package managers. They report to the SKA Project Engineer, working as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing engineering support and leadership in their specific discipline at all levels of the project. They apply their engineering expertise in the conduct of formal design reviews; detailed technical assessment of designs; the identification and resolution of design issues; verification and qualification of sub-systems and systems; and telescope integration and commissioning activities. They will routinely work with external work package contractors, scientists and engineers from partner organisations; and across sub-system and system boundaries as necessary.

https://recruitment.skatelescope.org/domain-specialist-signal-processing/

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Human Language Technology Researcher

The Speech Technology Group of Toshiba Research Europe is looking for an exceptional candidate to join our team of researchers. We seek a creative mind who can significantly advance the state-of-the-art in human language technology such as spoken dialogue and question answering. Your research ideas have a solid theoretical foundation, and you are able to demonstrate the practical value through prototype implementations and PoC (Proof of Concept) with potential customers.

Publishing at major conferences and in top journals is our main objective, and you will be able to actively contribute to our
collaborations with academic groups across the European Union and the Toshiba Corporate R&D Center in Japan.
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Responsibilities include:

- Develop and investigate new ideas in human language technology and machine learning
- Contribute to Toshiba’s future technologies
- Attend conferences to present your work and represent Toshiba

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Key Qualifications:

- A PhD in human language technology, machine learning or a related field (2+ years post-doctoral or equivalent industrial experience is beneficial)
- In-depth knowledge of fundamentals and state-of-the-art in human language technology and/or machine learning
- Strong publication record at major conferences and journals
- Hands-on experience with theoretical derivations and practical implementations
- Self-motivated and excellent problem solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills

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About us:

We are part of the Cambridge Research Laboratories of Toshiba Research Europe and based in Cambridge, UK. Our current core competences are in the areas of automatic speech recognition and data-driven dialogue systems, enabling the creation of advanced, natural, and speech-enabled human-machine interfaces. We are an academic, research-oriented team, working on a number of relevant themes to support Toshiba’s AI platform for business to business applications
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To apply send for this permanent position, please your CV and a
covering letter to:
stg-hlt@crl.toshiba.co.uk

Thanks for your interest

The Computational Medicine Laboratory (CML) at the University of Houston is currently looking to recruit one highly motivated and creative postdoctoral associate with applied mathematics and/or signal processing background to develop mathematical algorithms for biomedical engineering applications. CML mainly focuses on designing control, optimization, estimation, signal processing, and machine learning algorithms for biomedical and neural engineering applications. The ideal candidate has obtained their Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering (or related fields, e.g. mechanical, industrial, computer or biomedical engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, operations research, etc.) focusing on control theory and/or signal processing. The projects involve algorithm design and validation in real-time experiments with human recordings. Interested candidates should contact Dr. Rose Faghih at rtfaghih@uh.edu with their CV.

Lab Website: http://ComputationalMedicineLab.ece.uh.edu

The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University invites applications for tenured/tenure-track faculty positions at Cornell Tech, Cornell University's new campus in New York City. Cornell Tech is a graduate research and education campus focused on creating pioneering leaders and technologies for the digital age. This search includes Cornell faculty positions that are part of the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute at Cornell Tech. 

We welcome exceptional applicants in all research areas and at all levels of seniority. We are particularly interested in applicants from areas broadly relevant to the current research trajectories and priorities at the Cornell Tech campus; these include robotics; cyberphysical systems; Internet of things; large-scale data processing, communication, and storage; security/privacy; and machine learning/data science.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. In keeping with the mission of Cornell Tech, applicants must also have a strong interest in activities that reach beyond academia for external engagement and impact, in areas that may include technology commercialization and entrepreneurship, or activities with non-profit organizations, government and policy issues, international programs, or pre-college (K-12) education. Applicants for senior positions should have a demonstrated track record of such external engagement.

Please apply online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/11994. We will begin reviewing and interviewing candidates immediately and continue until positions are filled. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae (CV), brief statements describing research, teaching, and external engagement, and arrange to have at least three reference letters submitted. In the cover letter, CV, or research statement, applicants should identify a small set of their most significant pieces of work. A distinguishing characteristic of research at Cornell Tech, in addition to world-class academic work, is that it engages deeply with external communities, organizations, K-12 education, and industry to address real-world problems and contexts that amplify the direct commercial and societal impact of our research. Accordingly, within a clearly identified subsection of the Research Statement, the candidate should address prior accomplishments and future plans related to this kind of direct commercial and/or societal impact of their research.

Diversity and inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

NATO Vacancy 180543 

Scientist, Tracking and Data Fusion

Primary Location: Italy-La Spezia

NATO Body: Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE)

Schedule: Full-time

Salary (Pay Basis): 5,285.21Euro (EUR) Monthly

Grade A.2

Link: http://www.cmre.nato.int/employment/current-vacancies/doc_download/1211-scientist-tracking-and-data-fusion  

Description

Do you have recent and relevant experience in developing and implementing advanced techniques for Data Fusion and Tracking? Do you have a demonstrated track record of implementing advanced algorithms into software and using this software to process and understand experimental data, leading to the generation of high quality scientific papers and technical reports? Do you have experience interacting with and satisfying external technical customers?

If the answer to the above questions is yes, then this position may be ideal for you.

1      POST CONTEXT

The Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) is an executive body of the Science and Technology Organization (STO) and is governed by the provisions of the STO Charter. Within the framework of the STO in-house delivery business model, the CMRE organizes and conducts scientific research and technology development and deliver innovative field-tested S&T solutions to address the defence and security needs of the Alliance.

The CMRE Research Department conducts research oriented toward systems and physical processes in the maritime domain.

The Tracking and Data Fusion Scientist is an A2 position in the Maritime Unmanned Systems for ASW (MUS for ASW) project within the CASW programme.  Duties will be performed under the guidance of the MUS for ASW Project Leader and the CASW Programme Manager.

2      MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

The candidate will conduct research on the use of autonomous active and passive sonar networks for the tracking of submarine targets. Duties will include: experimentation with manned and autonomous sensor networks during sea trials; development of advanced multi-target tracking and data fusion algorithms; the testing of these algorithms on experimental data collected during sea trials, both in real-time and in post-analysis, to validate and further guide the development of the algorithms; and the writing of technical documents documenting achieved results. 

The incumbent maybe required to perform other related duties.

3       QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

3.1      ESSENTIAL 

• A University education in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics or similarly rigorous overlapping discipline.
• A minimum of 1 year postgraduate experience after a Ph.D., or 3 years after a Master’s degree, or 7 years after a Bachelor’s degree.
• Expertise in tracking and data fusion.
• Strong research record as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and/or technical reports.
• Proven ability to analyse large quantities of experimental data, to determine findings from the analysis, and to report on them.
• Proven ability to develop tracking and data fusion algorithms into MATLAB, Python or other scientific programming languages that provide demonstrable improvements to the achieved performance of tracking algorithms working on experimental data.
• Most of the work of the CMRE is conducted in the English language, and therefore an advance knowledge of English, both written and spoken, is essential.

3.2      DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise in active or passive sonar for Anti-Submarine Warfare or other underwater detection applications.
• Expertise developing real-time signal processing, tracking and data fusion solutions.
• Implementing algorithms onto embedded systems .
• Expertise in multi-target tracking.
• Expertise in machine learning.
• Experience leading scientific project teams.
• Demonstrated track record delivering high quality and valued products, such as reports or algorithms, to a customer.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary environments with experts from other domains.
• International reputation.
• Membership in and service to professional societies.
• Experience interacting with high-level civilian and/or military decision makers.

4       COMPETENCIES

 Competencies required:

• Working with People: Shows respect for the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy; listens, supports and cares for others; consults others and shares information and expertise with them; builds team spirit and shows flexibility in reconciling conflicts; adapts to the team and fits in well.
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks: Maintains a positive outlook at work; works productively in a pressurised environment; keeps emotions under control during difficult situations; handles criticism well and learns from it; balances the demands of a work and personal life.
• Applying Expertise and Technology: Applies specialist and detailed technical expertise; uses technology to achieve work objectives; develops job knowledge and expertise (theoretical and practical) through continual professional development; demonstrates an understanding of different organisational departments and functions.
• Adapting and Responding to Change: Adapts to changing circumstances; tolerates ambiguity; accepts new ideas and change initiatives; adapts interpersonal style to suit different people or situations; shows an interest in new experiences.

•  Design Hearing aids Concept and Structure with appropriate software
•  Perform acoustical measurements and develop Behind The Ear (BTE) & Receiver in Canal (RIC) hearing instruments in an anechoic environment
•  Lead the electronic circuitry design and review PCB and Amplifier design and layouts
•  Responsible for system integration, system stability and ensure great sound quality
•  Close Cross-functional collaboration with audiological development and wireless development
•  Manage design cycle responsibility from conceptualization, verification and qualification to postproduction
•  Take lead in forefront research projects and participate in presentations. 

•  Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in the field of electrical engineering (Product Design)
•  Knowledge of audio, acoustic and circuitry design tools
•  Experience in electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC counter measures) 
•  Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills
•  Good communication skills with cross-cultural working experience, be ready for oversea travel for collaboration projects
•  Able to work independently as well as in a team

Development of new optical transmission methods based on nonlinear Fourier transform.

Applications are invited for a three year prestigious Postgraduate studentship (leading to a PhD) as MSCA Early Stage Researcher, supported the School of Engineering and Applied Science through MSCA ITN European Industrial Doctorates project FONTE, to be undertaken within the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AIPT) [http://www.aston.ac.uk/eas/research/groups/photonics/] at Aston University (Birmingham; UK).

The successful applicant will join an established experimental group working on the applications of the nonlinear Fourier transform signal processing method for the fibre nonlinearity mitigation and the development of the new generation of extra-high-capacity optical networks and related concepts. Secondments: The studentship is offered in collaboration with world-leading industrial unit: Nokia Bell Labs (NBL), Stuttgart, Germany (no less than 18 months at NBL). The project research time and trainings will be equally split between AIPT and NBL. Close collaboration and visits to other three FONTE partners, Technical University of Denmark, Telecom ParisTech (France), and Technical University of Delft (the Netherlands), will be carried out along the project. The position is available to start in September/October 2018 (subject to negotiation)

Salary
The successful candidates will be employed on a full-time basis with a competitive salary in accordance with the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions regulations for Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) and the personal circumstances of the applicant. The successful candidate will receive a financial package consisting of MSCA living allowance and mobility allowance, together £32,750 pa. Eligible candidates will also receive an additional family allowance according to the rules of the MSCA.

PhD studentship bursary
This studentship includes a fee bursary to cover the home/EU fees. Applicants from outside the EU may apply for this studentship but will need to pay the difference between the ‘Home/EU’ and the ‘Overseas’ tuition fees, the difference currently being £12,005 pa in 2017/18. Confirmation that this funding support is in place for the full duration of the PhD studentship will be required as part of the application process

Background of the Project
Nonlinear transmission effects in optical fibre are now a major limiting factor in modern fibre-optic communication systems. Nonlinear propagation effects make optical fibre channels very different from traditional linear communications channels such as wireless or copper cables. There is a clear need for radically different methods for the coding, transmission, and processing of information that take the nonlinear properties of the optical fibre into account. The nonlinear Fourier transform (NFT) that is to be used in place of the conventional Fourier transform, offers new opportunities for the development of fundamentally novel engineering techniques for the coding, modulation, transmission, and processing of information in optical fibre channels. The student will work on the theoretical development and experimental verification of new coding and modulations techniques for NFT-based optical transmission systems under the supervision of world-class mentors: Prof. S. Turitsyn (AIPT, main supervisor), Drs Y. Prylepskiy (AIPT), H. Buelow (NBL), and M. Yousefi (TPT). FONTE ESRs will benefit from cross-disciplinary joint supervision by world experts in optical communication in academia and industry.

Person Specification
FONTE is looking for candidates with exceptional skills in signal processing, optical communication or applied mathematics. Preferred skill requirements include experience in experimental work, knowledge of scientific programming and computing, physical optics, communications. Knowledge in differential equations, mathematical physics, numerical analysis, information and communication theory, or machine learning is an asset. Applicants with a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent, are especially encouraged to apply. The successful applicant should have a first class or upper second class honours degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or physics.

For informal enquiries about this project and other opportunities within the AIPT, contact Prof. Sergei Turitsyn by email: s.k.turitsyn@aston.ac.uk

If you require further information about the application process please contact the Postgraduate Admissions team at seasres@aston.ac.uk

Additional Requirements

1. Academic Entry Requirements
You should have been awarded, or expect to achieve, a first or upper second class Honours degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or physics. Preferred skill requirements include experience in experimental work, knowledge of scientific programming and computing, physical optics, communications. If your qualifications are from an overseas institution please provide transcripts of the marks you have already achieved with your application.

2. English language
For applicants from non-English speaking countries, it is necessary to have taken either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the British Council IELTS test (taken no more than two years before the start date of your course). Minimum requirements are: TOEFL IBT: 93 (23 in Writing, 19 in Speaking, 18 in Reading and 19 in Listening) IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 in Writing Speaking, Reading and Listening). Pearsons English language test: 63 with no less than 57 in each band

Further information can be found at http://www.aston.ac.uk/eas/research/prospective-research-students/how-to-apply/

3. MSCA Eligibility
Applicants must be Early Stage Researchers (ESR), i.e. be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and have not been awarded a doctoral degree. Full-time equivalent research experience is measured FROM the date when the researcher obtained the degree entitling him/her to embark on a doctorate (either in the country in which the degree was obtained or in the country in which the researcher is recruited) – even if a doctorate was never started or envisaged. Research Experience is measured TO the first day of the FONTE employment contract of the researcher.

4. MSCA Mobility
Researchers may not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the UK for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date.

Interested candiidates should contact Prof Sergei Turitsyn [s.k.turitsyn@aston.ac.uk]  in the first instance.

Job Description

A Career at HARMAN

We are ONE HARMAN. We are greater than the sum of our divisions or brands. We proudly talk about our many iconic brands and describe how our technologies are transforming the car, the workplace and everywhere in between.  We work hard. We create useful, playful, beautiful things. We strive for excellence and we aim to win as a team. No matter the position, every employee at HARMAN is expected to demonstrate our core competencies:  leadership, change-orientation, collaboration, judgment and a results-driven mindset.  At HARMAN, we expect brilliance.  You can expect a career full of brilliant possibilities. 

Position Summary:

A Senior Engineer provides a wider variety of technical support tasks using a combination of advanced engineering principles and techniques.  They operate with little guidance/supervision as Subject Matter Experts (SME) in their defined area of specialization.\

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead research on advanced technology projects, influencing future generations of products for automotive, consumer, and professional use
• Develop change plan for projects to ensure successful implementation
• Invent, develop, and document highest impact future use scenarios to identify and verify opportunities
• Extend on existing design research by creating systems rapidly with a series of working prototypes
• Drive breakthrough ideas and world-class research into product organizations
• Contribute to the organization’s strong drive to be on the cutting edge of technology through the generation of patentable ideas
• Conduct technology evaluation and assessment of software and hardware tools, component technologies, and systems
• Write and review invention disclosures at a high rate and with ease in order to protect intellectual property, both as main inventor and co-inventor
• Collaborate with a heterogeneous group of end-to-end prototyping and research engineers (hardware & software), interaction and visual designers, software and hardware developers

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering or related field and 5 years of experience; alternatively, Master’s Degree in above mentioned fields and at least 1 year experience in research and development
• In addition, having shown high involvement in research, technology development, and cutting edge innovation all throughout the academic curriculum via TAs, RAs, and internships
• Experience working in the Professional or Consumer Audio/Video industry, technology industry, or automotive industry
• Experience with the use of rapid prototyping tools for software and hardware, electronics, and mechanical design for consumer or professional electronics and future device platforms
• Ability to communicate advanced and complex concepts and ideas persuasively and concisely to all levels of the business

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSEE or equivalent education, and 3+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Strong C, C++ or C# programming and debugging skills.
• Must demonstrate a high level of proficiency with DSP principles and the ability to apply them. (FFT, Z-transform, bilinear transform, etc…)
• Experience in research and development of Audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms in Matlab/Simulink. Implementation and optimization of algorithms on real-time DSP hardware.
• Experience in professional audio device industry in creating DSP software for various platforms and integrating with applications on Microsoft, Apple and Android products.
• Real-time embedded systems experience.
• Experience with communications protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, etc. 
• Good understanding of the purpose and use of version control systems (i.e., Perforce, Atlassian).
• Basic understanding of audio and professional audio systems.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally 5-10% of the time.
• Willingness to work in an office.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

About HARMAN International

HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things.  With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, brilliant career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!

To work on advanced methods for automatic speech recognition with the aim towards building transferable multiple domain end to end recognition systems that are adaptive and can learn over long periods of time.
The position is funded by the Voicebase Centre for Speech and Language Technologies. Salaries are at University of Sheffield grade scales 7.1 - 7.9, and the opening is for 2 years, with the possibility of extension. More details can be found at: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BKA871/research-associate-in-deep-learning-for-speech-recognition/

To work on advanced deep learning methods to build robust and high performance methods for speech recognition that can work in the context of many languages and that allow fast building of recognition systems for new languages.

The position is funded by the Voicebase Centre for Speech and Language Technologies. Salaries are at University of Sheffield grade scales 7.1 - 7.9, and the opening is for 2 years, with the possibility of extension. More details can be found at: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BKA854/research-associate-in-multi-lingual-automatic-speech-recognition/