UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD PHONETICS LABORATORY Research Associate (RS2II: salary range £27,116-35,883 p.a.)

A Research Associate is required to work on a review of technologies for automatic search and annotation of speech within multimedia resources. The goal is to evaluate the near-future impact of these technologies on research in the Humanities. We seek applicants with an understanding of current speech technologies, combined with excellent communication skills. A higher degree related to the relevant technologies is preferred.

The principal duties of the post holder will be: i) Identifying relevant technologies, ii) evaluating the current state of the art and contacting relevant researchers, iii) conducting interviews with potential users, iii) developing usage scenarios, iv) evaluating the effect of new technologies on Humanities research, and v) preparing a report and website content.

The appointment will be for 9 calendar months, with an expected starting date of 1 October 2005.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to either John Coleman (john.coleman@phon.ox.ac.uk) or Greg Kochanski (greg.kochanski@phon.ox.ac.uk).

Further particulars concerning this opening, and information about how to apply, may be found on our website, at http://www.phon.ox.ac.uk/0412AHRB/FP.html

Applications must be received no later than 20 July 2005.

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UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD PHONETICS LABORATORY Research Associate (RS1A: salary range £19,460-29,128 p.a..)

A Research Associate is required to work on an interdisciplinary project studying human speech. The project involves noninvasive experiments on human subjects, acoustic measurements, MRI imaging, signal processing, data analysis and the construction of mathematical models of articulatory motion. We seek applicants with experience relevant to one or more of these areas. Applicants should have completed the requirements for a doctoral degree by the start date.

The project will build mathematical models of the motor control strategies used in speech. It will test whether one can explain articulator motions on the basis of phonological features? In the process, it will study coarticulation (how one sound in speech influences its neighbours) and develop methodologies for MRI imaging of tongue and velum motions during speech.

The principal duties of the post holder will be: i) Recruiting and managing subjects, ii) participating in experimental design and construction, iii) data collection, documentation and management, and iv) participating in the data analysis. The post holder will be expected to contribute to scientific publications.

The appointment will be for 26 months, with an anticipated start date of 1 October 2005. It will be on the RS1A salary scale, with salary dependent on skills and experience. Informal enquiries may be addressed to either Greg Kochanski (greg.kochanski@phon.ox.ac.uk) or John Coleman (john.coleman@phon.ox.ac.uk).

Further particulars concerning this opening, and information about how to apply, may be found on our website, at http://www.phon.ox.ac.uk/0407model/FP.html

Applications must be received no later than 20 July 2005.