20 December: fyi -- dialog, UK
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Multi-modal dialogue systems research at Canon (Bracknell, UK, near London;
£30k-50k)
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Canon Research Europe Ltd (CRE) has been working on speech technology for
more than 10 years, resulting in applications within Canon products and 3rd
party licensing deals. More recently, we have started work in the area of
multi-modal user interfaces, focusing on integrating speech with other
modalities, such as GUI, buttons, pen, haptic etc. This work is motivated
by concrete business requirements, carried out in close collaboration with
a Canon research group in Japan and synchronised with an upcoming
International Standard for a multi-modal mark-up language. We are currently
expanding activities in this area and are inviting applications from
experienced researchers and exceptional recent graduates for the following
position in the Interaction group:
[SENIOR] RESEARCHER - multi-modal dialogue systems.
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Applicants should have:
* Initiative, flexibility and the ability to pick up new skills rapidly.
* A university degree and ideally several years of research experience in
multi-modal dialogue systems.
* Very good programming skills.
* A strong desire to apply research results for developing world-class
products.
* Excellent self-management as well as team working skills.
Experience with practical multi-modal dialogue systems would be a distinct
advantage. A relevant higher degree or expertise in any of the following
would also be beneficial:
* Multi-modal interfaces.
* Dialogue modelling and dialogue strategies.
* Dialogue system architectures.
* Multi-modal grammars.
* XML or XML-based mark-up languages.
* HCI
* Speech recognition technology.
* User interface design.
* JAVA, C/C++, OOD.
The position is currently offered for a fixed term (2 years) but likely to
become permanent.
We believe that top-quality research results are best achieved by agreeing
on shared goals and supporting people to achieve their ambitions.
Consequently, we offer a very informal, stimulating and flexible working
environment (e.g. no core hours flexitime).
We also offer:
* A competitive salary: £30,000 - £50,000 (approx. Euro 48,000 - 80,000),
depending on experience.
* Generous benefits package (health insurance, pension scheme).
For informal enquiries about the positions, please e-mail Yuan Shao:
yuan@cre.canon.co.uk or Uwe Jost (uwe@cre.canon.co.uk).
To apply please send, fax or e-mail your CV with a covering letter, quoting
reference J30, to:
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The Recruitment Manager
Canon Research Centre Europe Ltd
The Braccans,
London Road, Bracknell,
Berkshire, RG12 2XH
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0)1344 354800
Fax: +44 (0)1344 354801
e-mail: jobs@cre.canon.co.uk
web: www.cre.canon.co.uk
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Canon has over 75,000 employees worldwide. Well known for its wide range of
top quality products, Canon is taking a lead in developing electronic and
automation technologies to enhance ease of use. One key to Canon's success
has been a spirit of meeting new technology challenges and at CRE you will
have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to this.
Because of British Law, preference will be given to applicants who already
have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
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