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Programmer/ Digital Signal Processor (2 positions)
University of Auckland, School of Biological Sciences
12-18 Month Fixed Term Contracts
UniServices is a leading edge research, consulting and contracting
company fully owned by The University of Auckland.
We are seeking two Programmers/Digital Signal Processors for the
School of Biological Sciences (SBS) to carry out research into
automated acoustic identification of bats and birds from their
vocalisations. This work will be undertaken under the direction of
Drs Stuart Parsons (SBS) and Joseph Szewczak (Humboldt State
University).
The work will involve appying digital signal processing techniques to
automatically extract vocalisations from background noise and
classify them to species using multivariate statistics, machine
learning techniques such as artificial neural networks and support
vector machines, and speech recognition algorithms.
An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in computer science,
engineering or biological sciences is preferred, as is experience in
digital signal processing. Previous experience using Matlab and
National Instruments LabView, and programming in Java, would be an
advantage. You will also be a good team player, have good verbal and
written communication skills, be methodical and be able to work
independently whilst assisting the research team to achieve set
milestones.
The salary is dependent upon background and experience and will be
within the range NZ$50,000 to NZ$55,000 (about what a post-doc earns)
for a full-time appointment for 12 months. We are also willing to
consider fractional appointments over a time period of up to 18 months.
For further information on this unique opportunity please contact Dr
Stuart Parsons, ph 09 373 7599 ex 85322, email
Please forward your application to Premila Lawrence, Human Resources
Coordinator, Auckland UniServices Ltd, Private Bag 92019, Auckland,
New Zealand, e-mail
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Dr Stuart Parsons
School of Biological Sciences
University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland
New Zealand
Phone: +64 (0)9 373-7999 extn 85322
Fax: +64 (0)9 373-7417
Mobile: +64 (0)21 175-5001
http://www.eab.auckland.ac.nz
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