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The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) is offering a full-time (100%) Ph.D. position in Machine Learning for Biosignal Processing at the Department of Innovative Technologies (DTI), located at the USI-SUPSI Campus in Lugano, within the Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IDSIA). The contract is set to start on December 1st, 2024, or on an agreed-upon date.
SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION
The MyVOICE project aims to develop a Silent Speech interface based on facial muscular activity (electromyography). This technology reconstructs speech from recorded muscular activity, even in the absence of an acoustic signal, benefiting speech-disabled individuals. The research impacts speech rehabilitation and aligns with advancements in biological signal processing. The Ph.D. student will collaborate with team members in Germany and Spain, with opportunities for interaction with fellow Ph.D. students at IDSIA.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
REQUIREMENTS
WE OFFER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For further information, please contact Michael Wand (https://www.supsi.ch/en/michael-wand).
Candidates must submit the following documents in English:
Additional documentation (e.g., criminal record, copy of an identity document) may be requested later. Applications must be submitted electronically by September 22, 2024, through the appropriate form. Incomplete applications or those submitted beyond the deadline will not be accepted.
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