Job opening: Research Assistant / Postdoctoral Research Assistant in machine learning and music, QMUL

[Emmanouil Benetos]

Dear all, (with apologies for cross-posting)

We are recruiting for a Research Assistant / Postdoctoral Research Assistant in machine learning and music, as part of the project "Deep Learning Technologies for Multi-instrument Automatic Music Transcription". This is a 16-month position and the closing date for applications is 20 March. Please forward the information below to any colleagues who may be interested - further information can be found below.

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Research Assistant or Postdoctoral Research Assistant

School of EECS, Queen Mary University of London, UK
Annual Salary: 32,087-33,824 GBP (Research Assistant), 34,733-38,655 GBP (Postdoctoral Research Assistant)
Closing Date: 20 March 2022

https://www.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/items/6722.html

We are looking to appoint a Research Assistant or Postdoctoral Research Assistant in machine learning and music to work on the project "Deep Learning Technologies for Multi-instrument Automatic Music Transcription". The role involves investigating, developing and evaluating deep learning technologies for multiple-instrument automatic music transcription.

Applicants must hold a degree (PhD for postdoctoral level) in Computer Science, Electric/Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related field. Able to work both independently and as part of a team, applicants will have experience with deep learning methods, music information retrieval or audio/speech processing together with strong programming skills in Python. Applicants should have experience with conducting research, understanding the research process and summarising findings.

We offer competitive salaries, pension scheme, 30 days' leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme, staff networks and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

The post is based at the Mile End Campus in London. It is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 16 months, with an expected start date in April 2022. For a Research Assistant the annual starting salary will be in the range of £32,087-£33,824; for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant it will be £34,733-£38,655. Salaries are inclusive of London allowance.

Queen Mary's commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We have policies to support our staff throughout their careers, including arrangements for those who wish to work flexibly or on a job share basis, and we provide support for those returning from long-term absence. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented (BAME) groups, and from women in all stages of life, including pregnancy and maternity leave.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Emmanouil Benetos at emmanoui...@qmul.ac.uk.  Details about the School can be found at www.eecs.qmul.ac.uk.

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Dr Emmanouil Benetos
Senior Lecturer | Queen Mary University of London
Turing Fellow | The Alan Turing Institute
T + 44 (0) 20 7882 6206
emmanoui...@qmul.ac.uk
http://www.eecs.qmul.ac.uk/~emmanouilb/