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Computational Linguistics, Digital Signal Processing,
Prosody


Description:

Genius is a world-class technology institute working with digital data
storage, audio and video compression, signal digitization and
processing, digital, analog and power electronics, microelectronics,
automatic speech recognition and, in the near future, speech
synthesis. We are currently looking for two dynamic, flexible,
proactive Text-to-Speech Researchers to join our team at our offices
in Manaus, Brazil, in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest.

Position: TTS Researcher in Digital Signal Processing

The following qualifications are REQUIRED:
- First degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computational
Linguistics, Computer Science, or equivalent
- Experience in Digital Signal Processing and concatenative TTS
systems
- Firm knowledge of C++, Matlab
- Fluent in English and/or Portuguese
- Team player, but able to successfully work independently
- Strong communication skills
- Willingness to relocate to Manaus

Second position: TTS Researcher in Prosody

The following qualifications are REQUIRED:
- First degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computational
Linguistics, Computer Science, or equivalent
- Experience in Prosody Modelling and concatenative TTS systems
- Firm knowledge of C++, Matlab
- Fluent in English and/or Portuguese
- Team player, but able to successfully work independently
- Strong communication skills
- Willingness to relocate to Manaus

For both positions, experience in any of the following would be an ASSET:
- Automatic speech recognition
- Computer programming and/or scripting languages esp. C, Java,
Python, Perl

We offer an exciting, stimulating work environment with flexible
hours, good benefits and a casual dress code. For more information on
the Institute, please visit our website at: http://www.genius.org.br

The positions are scheduled to open on April 1st, 2003 and review of
applications starts immediately.

Please submit your CV and cover letter by e-mail to:
Glauce Braga (rh@genius.org.br)
with CC to:
Ivandro Sanches (isanches@genius.org.br)



Address for Applications:

Attn: Ms. Glauce Braga
Av. Açaí, 875 Bloco E
Distrito Industrial
Manaus, AM 69075-904
Brazil

Position is open until filled.


Contact Information:
Dr. Ivandro Sanches.
Email: isanches@genius.org.br
Website: http://www.genius.org.br

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