Fraunhofer IIS

Research Associate – Deep Learning for Dialogue Enhancement

Fraunhofer IIS

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Erlangen • Germany

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Tech Stack

PythonPyTorch

About the role

  • Develop deep learning–based technologies to enhance audio quality in broadcasting and streaming applications
  • Develop methods to make audio content accessible to all users and to allow individual customization
  • Work on projects with broadcasters and streaming providers to implement deep neural networks in real-world environments
  • Research and implement innovative machine learning concepts for the efficient extraction and optimization of speech from final audio mixes
  • Improve the intelligibility of dialogue in films, news, and television programs, thereby enhancing the quality of life for people with hearing impairments or speech comprehension difficulties

Requirements

  • Completed academic degree (Master’s, PhD, or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Media Technologies, Neuroscience, or a related field
  • Proven expertise in machine learning and deep neural networks
  • Strong knowledge of digital audio signal processing, particularly in speech processing
  • Solid programming skills in Python and PyTorch, experience with C/C++ is desirable
  • Fluent English for effective collaboration in an international team
  • A strong record of scientific publications and/or relevant industry experience is considered an advantage
Benefits
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid work
  • Ongoing professional and personal seminars
  • Coaching and language classes
  • Complimentary parking spaces
  • Charging stations for electric cars
  • Covered bicycle parking
  • Showers at the institute
  • In-house health management, including sports courses, running groups, and relaxation seminars
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Hard Skills & Tools
deep learningmachine learningdeep neural networksdigital audio signal processingspeech processingPythonPyTorchC/C++
Soft Skills
effective collaborationcommunication
Certifications
Master’s degreePhD