21 May: fyi -- dialog, Cambridge
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Cambridge University Engineering Department
Machine Intelligence Laboratory - Speech Group
Research Associate in Spoken Dialogue Systems
Applications are invited for a Research Associate position in the Machine
Intelligence Laboratory to join a group lead by Professor Steve Young
working in the area of Spoken Dialogue Systems. The technical focus is on
the use of reinforcement learning within man-machine interfaces to enable
automatic learning of dialogue behaviour and on-line adaptation. The work
will involve statistical modelling, algorithm design, system development and
user evaluation. The successful candidate will have a good first degree and
preferably a higher degree in a relevant area. Good programming skills in
C/C++ are essential.
The appointment will be for two years initially, starting as soon as
possible. Salary is in the range £24,402 to £31,840 p.a. Further details
and an application form can be found at
http://mi.eng.cam.ac.uk/research/dialogue. Informal enquiries should be
addressed by email to Professor Young (sjy@eng.cam.ac.uk). Applicants
should email their completed application form together with their CV and a
covering letter describing their research experiences, interests and goals
to Rachel Fogg (rff22@eng.cam.ac.uk) no later than 15th July 2007.
The University is committed to equality of opportunity
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