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From: dddm@ellis.uchicago.edu (daniel  margoliash)
Subject: programmer job in automated recognition
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              Computer programmer in automated signal recognition

We are launching a major new effort to develop techniques for automated 
identification/recognition of animal vocalizations under real-world conditions.
Two laboratories will be involved, one which will have primary responsibility
for collecting and annotating field recordings of animal vocalizations, 
whereas my lab will have primary responsibilities for developing the analysis 
procedures.  The primary responsibilities of the programmer will be to 
implement and test algorithms (for example dynamic time-warping, hidden Markov 
models, and artificial neural networks), manage the data base (perhaps 
including a commercial DBMS), and provide general hardware/software support for
scientific computing in the laboratory.  The computer environment will include 
a compute server (of the class of SGI Power Challenge or DEC Alpha), 
workstations, a large disk farm, and a large (TB) near-line storage facility.  
The programmer will need to interact effectively with postdocs and graduate 
students in the laboratory, including individuals primarily responsible for 
algorithm development.  Applicants should have a BSEE, and extensive experience
and good working knowledge of Unix/C.  Experience with digital signal 
processing and DBMS is desirable.  

The salary range is $25,000 to $33,000, depending on experience.  The project 
will be conducted under contract with an anticipated start-date of July, 1995.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.   Via e-mail, fax,
or surface mail, send  a statement of background and qualifications, and names 
and contact for references.  Recent graduates should include a transcript of 
grades.  The University of Chicago is an Affirmative-Action/Equal-Opportunity 
employer.

Daniel Margoliash, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dept. Organismal Biology and Anatomy
University of Chicago, 
1025 E. 57th St., Chicago, IL 60637.

Fax (312) 702-0037
