Researcher in Speech and Natural Language Processing (Junior & Senior Positions)

Vicomtech; País Vasco; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A vibrant company is seeking junior and senior researchers for their Speech and Natural Language Technologies team in Spain. The role involves cutting-edge research, prototype development, and project management, requiring degrees in related fields and strong programming skills. Candidates will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team focused on real-world applications of advanced technologies.

Servicios

State-of-the-art AI and Visual Computing technologies

Opportunities for personal development and continuous learning

Clear career progression paths

Work-life balance policies

Formación

• BSc/MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Telecommunications or related.
• Strong programming skills in Python and Bash.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct research in Speech and Natural Language Processing technologies.
• Develop prototypes that transfer technology to businesses.
• Manage or lead research projects depending on experience.

Conocimientos

Programming skills

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in English

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering or related fields

PhD in Speech Processing, NLP, AI or related disciplines

Herramientas

Kaldi

Whisper

Marian NMT

HuggingFace Transformers

Pytorch

Tensorflow

Docker

Kubernetes

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our dynamic Speech and Natural Language Technologies team in either our Donostia - San Sebastián or Bilbao premises. If you have experience in speech and/or natural language processing technologies and are passionate about applying cutting-edge research to solve real-world needs through advanced prototypes, this opportunity is for you!

Whether you are a junior researcher (BSc/MSc graduate) looking to kickstart your career or a senior researcher (PhD graduate) eager to take on research leadership roles, we are interested in your profile. We offer the perfect environment with outstanding equipment and the best human team for growth. You will participate in advanced research and development projects, with opportunities to manage high-profile projects and/or lead technical teams depending on your experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct cutting-edge research in Speech and Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies such as automatic speech recognition and synthesis, audio deep fake detection, information extraction, machine translation, text simplification and dialogue systems, among others.
• Contribute to national and international research projects.
• Develop advanced prototypes that transfer technology to businesses and institutions.
• Manage or lead research projects, depending on experience.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering or related fields.
• For senior profiles, a PhD in Speech Processing, NLP, AI or related disciplines is preferred. A PhD is not required for junior candidates.
• Strong programming skills (Python, Bash).
• Fluency in both spoken and written Spanish and English.

Preferred Skills (Not Required but Valued):

• Experience with speech and natural language processing tools and libraries (e.g. Kaldi, Whisper, Marian NMT, HuggingFace Transformers, Rasa, etc.).
• Deep learning frameworks (Pytorch, Tensorflow, ONNX).
• Virtualization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience in industrial and/or European research projects.

What We Offer:

A vibrant, innovative research environment with state-of-the-art AI, Visual Computing, and Interaction technologies.

• Exciting national and international research projects.
• A multidisciplinary and renowned team in Speech and Language Technologies.
• Creative freedom in research, aligned with the centre’s goals.
• Opportunities for personal development through continuous learning.
• Clear career progression paths and leadership opportunities.
• Work-life balance policies and a commitment to equal employment opportunities.

If you are passionate about research and eager to apply or develop your expertise to real-world challenges, we encourage you to send us your CV and join our forward-thinking team!