Linguist with neural net background

[Orhan Karaali]

Motorola

Chicago, IL


COMPUTATIONAL LINGUIST FOR TEXT-TO-SPEECH SYNTHESIS


Motorola's Chicago Corporate Research Laboratories is currently
seeking a computational linguist to join the Speech Synthesis Group in
its Speech Processing Systems Research Laboratory in Schaumburg,
Illinois.

The Speech Synthesis Group of Motorola's Speech Processing Laboratory
has developed a world-class multi-language text-to-speech synthesizer.
This synthesizer is based on innovative neural network and signal
processing technologies and produces more natural sounding speech than
traditional speech synthesis methods.  The successful candidate will
work on the components of a text-to-speech system that convert text
into a phonetic representation, including part of speech tagging, word
sense disambiguation and parsing for prosody.  The duties of the
position include applied research, software development, data
collection, and transfer of developed technologies to product groups.
Innovation in research, application of technology and a high level of
motivation is the standard for all members of the team.

The individual should possess a Ph.D. in the area of computational
linguistics with a minimum of two years work experience developing
spoken language systems.  Strong programming skills in C or C++ are
required.  Knowledge of neural networks, decision trees, genetic
algorithms, and statistical techniques is highly desirable.

Please send resume and cover letter by June 15, 1996 to be considered
for this position to Motorola Inc., Corporate Staffing Department,
Attn: LP-T1521, 1303 E. Algonquin Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60196.  Fax:
847-576-4959.  Motorola is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.  We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce.