POSITION TITLE: 

Spoken Language Processing Researcher

REPORTS TO: 

Executive Vice President, Research

SUMMARY:

Provide the method and logic for integration of language applications into Adapx research modules and product line.  Design, develop, and user-test system(s) that will leverage the next generation of speech and handwriting applications to meet user needs.

PEOPLE:

No direct reports. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

(Other duties may be assigned.)

Develop various multimodal statistical algorithms for language processing and modeling in both speech and handwriting applications;

Develop tools for efficiently processing corpora of speech and/or sketch/handwriting data;

Work with a team of researchers and developers to successfully integrate research components and validate functionality;

Prepare written documentation describing progress and status of project(s);

Conduct, integrate, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative research to generate useful and actionable insights to guide product design and development; translate ideas into viable solutions. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Understanding of Spoken/Natural Language Processing, and a broad knowledge of related statistical modeling techniques in processing either speech or handwriting inputs;

MS in Computer Science or a related field plus 3+ years of industry or equivalent experience; MS preferred

Experience desired with statistical language modeling for either speech or handwriting applications (e.g., familiarity with CMU-Cambridge LM toolkit, SRILM toolkit, ATT FST toolkit, MALLET, Libbow, etc.);

Familiarity with grammar construction and usage, parsing, tagging, lexicon construction, and fusion of outputs from multiple parallel recognizers;

Proficiency with one or more of the following programming languages is required:  C, C++, C#;

Knowledge of Prolog is desirable.

Strong algorithmic skills and analytical background;

Working knowledge of unification-based and/or hybrid-symbolic/statistical approaches to recognition;

Solid coding/debugging skills;

Demonstrated success in working in a fast-paced environment;

Morphology experience helpful;

Self-motivated, team-oriented, experienced researcher;

Strong oral and written communications skills are expected;

Attention to detail and high standards for quality;

Ability to work effectively and successfully either independently and/or in a collaborative team environment.

Due to the nature of this position only US Citizens or Permanent Residents can be considered.

Disclaimer:

The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by those assigned to this classification.  This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skill required of personnel so classified.