{"id":3435,"date":"2023-04-17T19:33:09","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T17:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aholab.ehu.eus\/aholab\/?p=3435"},"modified":"2024-03-10T22:43:50","modified_gmt":"2024-03-10T21:43:50","slug":"open-position-on-bilingual-speech-transcription","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aholab.ehu.eus\/aholab\/open-position-on-bilingual-speech-transcription\/","title":{"rendered":"Finished: position on Bilingual Speech Transcription"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The candidate will participate in the&nbsp;<strong>IKER-GAITU project<\/strong>&nbsp;whose objective is the development of language technologies, resources and tools for Basque. The results of the project will place Basque language in a position to allow the use of AI applications also in that language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The specific objective of this position is to develop a bilingual Automatic Speech Recognizer for Basque and Spanish in the context of spontaneous speech. The main challenge is to overcome some of the problems found in spontaneous speech at a bilingual environment: rapid change of language (code-switching). The candidate will have to train and evaluate different strategies which can be followed to cope with bilingual code-switching. He or she will also have to prepare the suitable databases. Finally, the candidate will apply the developed systems to the specific task of transcribing speech from learners of Basque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The candidate will perform the following tasks, among others:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Definition, training, validation and testing of Basque and Spanish bilingual ASR models.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Definition, training, validation and testing of language models for Basque and Spanish language detection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Definition and preparation of databases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuning and integration of the developed systems into a language level assessment task<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The candidate will work with the research group&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/aholab.ehu.eus\/\">Aholab<\/a>, located in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ehu.eus\/en\/web\/bilboko-ingeniaritza-eskola\/hasiera\">Faculty of Engineering of Bilbao<\/a>. The candidate will have the<br>possibility of attending national and international conferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/A_sUzipONwG_6Tzwf96ktH4bbl2kuYfrlosteMBxOWfGgU_ehCknetKEJg7hxTjUm_eVykUFzL6al2jQUPo_pZRKCfdz14JJhbgG49GhDNHi7DSkpMODJsmh5AvU2Q35iyvX5thd6GMzSR0Fvi5O3JU\" alt=\"\" title=\"horizontal line\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Job id:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>researcher-04<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Requirements:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The candidate should preferably have a BSc degree in computer science, telecommunications engineering, or physics, and a MSc in language technologies and\/or machine learning. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about speech processing and have a strong background in computer science and related fields. The applicants must demonstrate excellent communication skills in English. Knowledge of Basque will be highly valued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our ideal candidate has experience in machine learning, deep learning, statistical analysis and speech processing, as well as a strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python.&nbsp;<strong>This position is also available for candidates with a PhD.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/A_sUzipONwG_6Tzwf96ktH4bbl2kuYfrlosteMBxOWfGgU_ehCknetKEJg7hxTjUm_eVykUFzL6al2jQUPo_pZRKCfdz14JJhbgG49GhDNHi7DSkpMODJsmh5AvU2Q35iyvX5thd6GMzSR0Fvi5O3JU\" alt=\"\" title=\"horizontal line\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Duration of Contract:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 and a half years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gross salary:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The estimated gross salary for year 2023 is 32312\u20ac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Location:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bilbao<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting date:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start date is flexible, with the choice of joining immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact details for enquiries:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions and doubts please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:recruitment.hitz@ehu.eus\">recruitment.hitz@ehu.eus<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please include the job ID when contacting us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To submit your application please follow this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hitz.eus\/en\/recruitment_form\">link<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The candidate will participate in the&nbsp;IKER-GAITU project&nbsp;whose objective is the development of language technologies, resources and tools for Basque. 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The candidate will have the<br>possibility of attending national and international conferences.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/A_sUzipONwG_6Tzwf96ktH4bbl2kuYfrlosteMBxOWfGgU_ehCknetKEJg7hxTjUm_eVykUFzL6al2jQUPo_pZRKCfdz14JJhbgG49GhDNHi7DSkpMODJsmh5AvU2Q35iyvX5thd6GMzSR0Fvi5O3JU\" alt=\"\" title=\"horizontal line\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Job id:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>researcher-04<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Requirements:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The candidate should preferably have a BSc degree in computer science, telecommunications engineering, or physics, and a MSc in language technologies and\/or machine learning. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about speech processing and have a strong background in computer science and related fields. The applicants must demonstrate excellent communication skills in English. Knowledge of Basque will be highly valued.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Our ideal candidate has experience in machine learning, deep learning, statistical analysis and speech processing, as well as a strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python.&nbsp;<strong>This position is also available for candidates with a PhD.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/A_sUzipONwG_6Tzwf96ktH4bbl2kuYfrlosteMBxOWfGgU_ehCknetKEJg7hxTjUm_eVykUFzL6al2jQUPo_pZRKCfdz14JJhbgG49GhDNHi7DSkpMODJsmh5AvU2Q35iyvX5thd6GMzSR0Fvi5O3JU\" alt=\"\" title=\"horizontal line\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Duration of Contract:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2 and a half years<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gross salary:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The estimated gross salary for year 2023 is 32312\u20ac.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Location:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bilbao<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Starting date:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Start date is flexible, with the choice of joining immediately.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Contact details for enquiries:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For questions and doubts please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:recruitment.hitz@ehu.eus\">recruitment.hitz@ehu.eus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please include the job ID when contacting us.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To submit your application please follow this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hitz.eus\/en\/recruitment_form\">link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","_en_post_name":"open-position-on-bilingual-speech-transcription","_en_post_excerpt":"","_en_post_title":"Finished: position on Bilingual Speech Transcription","edit_language":"en","footnotes":""},"categories":[227],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3435","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-finished-research-positions"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aholab.ehu.eus\/aholab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3435","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aholab.ehu.eus\/aholab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aholab.ehu.eus\/aholab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aholab.ehu.eus\/aholab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aholab.ehu.eus\/aholab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3435"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/aholab.ehu.eus\/aholab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3435\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3661,"href":"https:\/\/aholab.ehu.eus\/aholab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3435\/revisions\/3661"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aholab.ehu.eus\/aholab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3435"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aholab.ehu.eus\/aholab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3435"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aholab.ehu.eus\/aholab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3435"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}