Postdoctoral Researcher in Audio Content Analysis Tampere University of Technology

Tampere University of Technology (TUT) is an active scientific community of 2,000 employees and more than 10,000 students. The University operates in the form of a foundation and has a long-standing tradition of collaboration with other research institutions and business life. Many of the fields of research and study represented at the University play a key role in addressing global challenges. Internationality is an inherent part of all the University's activities. Welcome to join us at TUT! Postdoctoral Researcher (Audio Content Analysis) The research conducted at the Department of Signal Processing covers signal processing widely. The main research themes are Intelligence in Machines, Information Technology for Biology and Health, and Signal and Information Processing. The department has a modern, forward-looking research agenda, which is scientifically ambitious, industrially interesting and well aligned with the general goals of the Tampere University of Technology. It combines elements of science and technology in innovative ways. However, the research agenda is open to new initiatives. The department has strong societal and industrial links. For more information about the Department and the main research themes, please refer to www.tut.fi/en - About TUT - Departments - Signal Processing. (http://www.tut.fi/en/about-tut/departments/signal-processing/) Job description: The Postdoctoral Researcher will do research in Academy of Finland funded project "Audio Content Analysis using Perceptual Models". The job includes development of methods for detecting sound objects and their attributes from audio, and related audio processing tools, including: - perceptually motivated mid-level representations of audio - deep learning methods for deriving auditory-like representations - pitch perception models - scalable tensor factorization models - audio visualization tools - audio onset analysis tools - tonal/noisy discrimination tools. The developed tools will be integrated to an open source toolbox and specific methods can be applied in international evaluations such as MIREX. The work includes research visits to University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, and Boston University. Requirements: The successful candidate must hold a doctoral degree from a related discipline, for example Signal Processing, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Neuroinformatics, Mathematics or Artificial Intelligence. Experience in audio signal processing, audio content analysis, or auditory modelling is appreciated. Fluent written and spoken English and solid programming skills (Python/Matlab/C/C++) are appreciated. A strong academic track record and interest to work with audio signals are expected. The successful candidate should possess the competence to pursue independent scientific work to perform the duties of the position. Experience of studying and working abroad and contacts to international research will be appreciated. We offer: The position will be in Audio Research Group that does pioneering research related to computational analysis of audio and intelligent processing of audio. Salary: The salary will be based on both the job demands and the employee's personal performance in accordance with the University Salary System. According to the criteria applied to teaching and research staff, the position of a Postdoctoral Researcher is placed on the job demands levels 5-6. In addition, employees receive performance based salary. Typical starting salary for Postdoctoral Researcher is 3100-4100 EUR/month depending on the researcher's experience. Trial period: The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a trial period of four months. Other: The position will be filled for a fixed term period until end of August 2019. The commencement date will be September-December 2016, as mutually agreed. For more information, please contact: Associate Professor Tuomas Virtanen, tel. +358 401981308, email tuomas.virtanen@tut.fi. How to apply: Applications must be submitted by TUT online application form. Closing date for applications is 8 September 2016 (24.00 EEST / 21.00 UTC). Please note that potential candidates may be contacted before the closing date of the application period, and therefore it is advisable to submit an application as soon as possible. The following documents should be attached to the application in pdf format: - motivation letter and research statement (max. 2 pages) - CV including list of publications, supervised student works and possible referees with contact details - copy of doctoral degree certificate. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

Tampere University of Technology (TUT) is an active scientific community of 2,000 employees and more than 10,000 students. The University operates in the form of a foundation and has a long-standing tradition of collaboration with other research institutions and business life. Many of the fields of research and study represented at the University play a key role in addressing global challenges. Internationality is an inherent part of all the University's activities. Welcome to join us at TUT!

Postdoctoral Researcher (Audio Content Analysis)

The research conducted at the Department of Signal Processing covers signal processing widely. The main research themes are Intelligence in Machines, Information Technology for Biology and Health, and Signal and Information Processing. The department has a modern, forward-looking research agenda, which is scientifically ambitious, industrially interesting and well aligned with the general goals of the Tampere University of Technology. It combines elements of science and technology in innovative ways. However, the research agenda is open to new initiatives. The department has strong societal and industrial links.

For more information about the Department and the main research themes, please refer to www.tut.fi/en - About TUT - Departments - Signal Processing.
(http://www.tut.fi/en/about-tut/departments/signal-processing/)

Job description:

The Postdoctoral Researcher will do research in Academy of Finland funded project "Audio Content Analysis using Perceptual Models". The job includes development of methods for detecting sound objects and their attributes from audio, and related audio processing tools, including:

- perceptually motivated mid-level representations of audio
- deep learning methods for deriving auditory-like representations
- pitch perception models
- scalable tensor factorization models
- audio visualization tools
- audio onset analysis tools
- tonal/noisy discrimination tools.

The developed tools will be integrated to an open source toolbox and specific methods can be applied in international evaluations such as MIREX.

The work includes research visits to University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, and Boston University.

Requirements:

The successful candidate must hold a doctoral degree from a related discipline, for example Signal Processing, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Neuroinformatics, Mathematics or Artificial Intelligence. Experience in audio signal processing, audio content analysis, or auditory modelling is appreciated. Fluent written and spoken English and solid programming skills (Python/Matlab/C/C++) are appreciated.

A strong academic track record and interest to work with audio signals are expected. The successful candidate should possess the competence to pursue independent scientific work to perform the duties of the position. Experience of studying and working abroad and contacts to international research will be appreciated.

We offer:

The position will be in Audio Research Group that does pioneering research related to computational analysis of audio and intelligent processing of audio.

Salary:

The salary will be based on both the job demands and the employee's personal performance in accordance with the University Salary System. According to the criteria applied to teaching and research staff, the position of a Postdoctoral Researcher is placed on the job demands levels 5-6. In addition, employees receive performance based salary. Typical starting salary for Postdoctoral Researcher is 3100-4100 EUR/month depending on the researcher's experience.

Trial period:

The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a trial period of four months.

Other:

The position will be filled for a fixed term period until end of August 2019. The commencement date will be September-December 2016, as mutually agreed.

For more information, please contact:

Associate Professor Tuomas Virtanen, tel. +358 401981308, email tuomas.virtanen@tut.fi.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted by TUT online application form. Closing date for applications is 8 September 2016 (24.00 EEST / 21.00 UTC). Please note that potential candidates may be contacted before the closing date of the application period, and therefore it is advisable to submit an application as soon as possible.

The following documents should be attached to the application in pdf format:
- motivation letter and research statement (max. 2 pages)
- CV including list of publications, supervised student works and possible referees with contact details
- copy of doctoral degree certificate.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy