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<b><span style="font-size:11pt">Postdoc in Machine Learning with an Emphasis on Speech and Language Processing</span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">The Department of Computer Science at the University of Colorado Boulder anticipates hiring a full time postdoctoral research associate starting August 2018 for one year and renewable for a second (and third) year. The position
includes a competitive salary commensurate with experience and full benefits. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">The successful candidate will conduct research in machine learning applied to speech and language processing to solve challenging, but impactful, real-world problems. He/she will participate in the development and application of
advanced machine learning techniques (e.g., deep recurrent neural networks) to multi-party speech data collected in authentic contexts (e.g., classroom discourse, small group collaborative problem solving).</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">The candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Sidney D’Mello and will play a collaborative and co-leadership role in a vibrant research team encompassing researchers in Computer Science and the Institute of Cognitive Science.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">The position offers a unique postdoctoral training experience and unsurpassed publishing opportunities within multi-department and multi-institution grant-funded projects. The postdoc will be encouraged to develop new technical
skills, strengthen their research portfolios via peer-reviewed publications, gain interdisciplinary experience by working with a diverse team, develop leadership skills by mentoring students, and gain expertise in co-authoring grant proposals.</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt">Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field at the time of hire</span><br>
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt">Rese</span><span style="font-size:11pt">arch experience in one or more of the following areas: acoustic signal processing, automatic speech recognition, natural language understanding, discourse modeling</span><br>
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt">One year initial position with possible extension to a second and third year based on performance and availability of funds</span><br>
</li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:11pt">Desir</span><span style="font-size:11pt">ed start date is August 2018. However, start date is negotiable</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Competitive salary with benefits commensurate with qualifications</span><b style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></span></b></li></ul>
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upload the following required documents: </span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:11pt">(1) cover letter, (2) current CV, and (3) one or two representative publications </span><b><span style="font-size:11pt">as a single PDF </span></b><span style="font-size:11pt">document
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<span style="font-size:11pt">Additional documents will be required from candidates selected for further review after the initial documents are received: (4) – The document uploaded for Proof of Degree can be a Transcript which shows the date the degree was
conferred; Copy of Diploma; or official letter from the Registrar or the Dean of the School or College conferring the degree; and (5) – List of references</span></p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(117,123,128)">Joseph F. Grafsgaard</span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(117,123,128)">Postdoctoral Associate</span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(117,123,128)">Emotive Computing Lab</span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(117,123,128)">Institute of Cognitive Science</span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(117,123,128)">University of Colorado Boulder</span></p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(117,123,128)">Boulder, CO 80309</span></p>
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