Research Scientist/Research Engineer II (Speech Recognition)

Job Title: Research Scientist/Research Engineer II (Speech Recognition)

Location: Nanyang Technological University (NTU), A Corp Lab

Overview:

Join our innovative team at A Corp Lab within NTU as a Research Scientist or Research Engineer II. This role focuses on pioneering algorithm development for Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) using large language models. The successful candidate will contribute to groundbreaking research leading to publications and patents, driven by a mission to push boundaries in speech and language technologies for AI applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and develop advanced speech recognition technologies integrating large language models.
• Lead model training and evaluation processes for ASR tasks, ensuring consistency and innovation at every step.
• Effectively communicate results to team supervisors and project stakeholders, and propose innovative solutions to enhance project outcomes.
• Organize and manage speech and text data preparation for training in cutting-edge frameworks like Huggingface and Whisper.
• Document findings and transfer advanced models to the engineering team for further development and application.
• Publish research findings in high-impact conferences and journals within the field.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to develop demonstration systems showcasing the practical applications of your research.
• Manage computational resources to support extensive research experiments.

Job Requirements:

• PhD or Master’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience with large language models, speech and text data processing, and deep learning model training.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Pytorch, C/C++, and Linux Bash/Shell.
• Experience with well-known speech processing frameworks like ESPnet, Wenet, Whisper, and Kaldi.
• Deep understanding of deep learning, transformers, and end-to-end ASR technologies.
• Experience in handling ASR systems designed for accented English and/or children’s speech is highly desirable.
• Previous publications in prestigious speech processing conferences such as Interspeech, ICASSP will be considered an advantage.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About NTU:

Nanyang Technological University is at the forefront of educational excellence and interdisciplinary research in AI, fostering an environment that pushes the frontiers of innovation. By joining our team, you'll be part of a community that thrives on creativity and impact.

Ready to contribute to cutting-edge AI research in speech recognition? Apply today to become part of our dynamic team at NTU!