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Research Associate: Automatic Speech Recognition for Subtitling, IITK, India

Job / Vacancy Code : EMPV609076P

Experience
Minimum 0
Work Level
Entry Level
Employee Type
Full Time
Salary/Stipend
INR 40000/- p.m.
Job / Vacancy Locations
:  
IIT, Kanpur
Referral Website
:  
Click here
Number of Vacancies
:  
1
Date of Posting
:  
20-05-2022
Last Date to Apply
:  
05-06-2022
Date of Start of Employment
:  
-
Key Skills
:  
M. Tech or B. tech with MBA or BTech+ 3 years relevant experience. Desired Qualification:  M. Tech. - Should have Proven/ Prior Experience/ Skill sets as below: - Experience with TensorFlow - Languages: Python, C++ - Databases: MySQL - Frameworks: TensorFlow/Pytorch Experience with speech processing frameworks (e.g., Deep Speech) - Experience with handling large datasets that leads to a large scale high-impact project - Outstanding interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, organizational skills, and close attention to detail  - Ability to solve problems independently and work well as part of a team.
Address
:  
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 208016 ,Uttar Pradesh,Kanpur,208016
Description
:  

Details: 

Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2022/122

Applications are invited for a position of Research Associate the project entitled, "Automatic Speech Recognition for Subtitling.", funded by the Prasar Bharati, India’s Public Service Broadcaster. 

About the Project:

In this project, we focus on audio-based content retrieval, where the query is an audio or text, and the search content is in audio. We will be developing state-of-the-art technologies using deep learning methods for various tasks such as

  • Audio Event Detection
  • Acoustic Scene Classification
  • Few shot learning

The responsibilities for the said role include:

  • Developing state-of-the-art retrieval systems
  • Supervising the data annotation team and developing/selecting tools they will need for annotation and validation of data
  • Publishing research papers in top conferences and journals
  • Writing technical reports
  • Working with Prasar Bharati team for seamless deployment of the system

Job Description:

Project No: - PB /EE /2021128C

Post: - Research Associate

No. of Posts: - 01

Salary Range: - Rs. 40000/-

Essential Qualification: 

  • M.Tech or B.Tech with MBA or B.Tech+ 3 years relevant experience

Desired Qualification: 

  • M. Tech
  • Should have Proven/ Prior Experience/ Skill sets as below:
  • Experience with TensorFlow
  • Languages: Python, C++
  • Databases: MySQL
  • Frameworks: TensorFlow/Pytorch
  • Experience with speech processing frameworks (e.g., Deep Speech)
  • Experience with handling large datasets that leads to a large scale high-impact project
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, organizational skills, and close attention to detail 
  • Ability to solve problems independently and work well as part of a team.

Instructions to Apply:

To apply for the post, please click here on Referral Website Link. 

The post is for the duration of 1 year with a possibility of extension. The last date for sending the application is 5th June 2022.

Short-listed applicants will be informed for further process. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualification and work experience will not be informed or called for the interview. 

No TA/DA will be paid for the interview.

Source: IITK Website (https://www.iitk.ac.in/dord/project/ee-ra-17-05-22.html)

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