Research/development position at MTG-UPF This position will involve working with a team at MTG-UPF in Barcelona to develop audio

signal processing applications related to the analysis and characterization of instrumental

sounds.

Starting date: mid september 2014

Duration: 12 months with option to renew

Required skills/qualifications: MSc degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar educational qualification

Experience in audio signal processing, machine learning and scientific programming

(Python/C++)

Proficiency in both written and spoken English

Preferred skills/experience: Experience using Essentia and Freesound.org

Music education and experience in playing a musical instrument

Familiarity with web technologies

ABOUT MTG-UPF:

The Music Technology Group of the Universitat Pompeu Fabra is a leading research group

with more than 40 researchers, carrying out research on topics such as audio signal

processing, sound and music description, musical interfaces, sound and music communities,

and performance modeling. The MTG wants to contribute to the improvement of the

information and communication technologies related to sound and music, carrying out

competitive research at the international level and at the same time transferring its results

to society. To that goal, the MTG aims at finding a balance between basic and applied

research while promoting interdisciplinary approaches that incorporate knowledge from both

scientific/technological and humanistic/artistic disciplines. For more information on MTG-UPF

please visit http://mtg.upf.edu

HOW TO APPLY?

Interested people should send a resume as well as an introduction letter to mtg@upf.edu