INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR

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Department of Electrical Engineering

Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2021/288

Applications are invited for a position of Project Associate the project entitled, " Automatic Speech Recognition for Subtitling.", funded by the Prasar Bharati, India’s Public Service Broadcaster.

About the Project: -

In this project, we focus on audio-based content retrieval, where the query is an audio or text, and the search content is in audio. We will be developing state-of-the-art technologies using deep learning methods for various tasks such as

  • Audio Event Detection
  • Acoustic Scene Classification
  • Few shot learning

The responsibilities for the said role include:

  • Developing state-of-the-art retrieval systems
  • Supervising the data annotation team and developing/selecting tools they will need for annotation and validation of data
  • Publishing research papers in top conferences and journals
  • Writing technical reports
  • Working with Prasar Bharati team for seamless deployment of the system

Job Description: -

Project No: - Automatic Speech Recognition for Subtitling

Post: - Project Associate

No. of Posts: - 02

Salary Range: - INR 18000-1500-45000

Essential Qualification:

  • B.Tech or MSc or BSc + MCA.

Desired Qualification:

  • B.Tech or MSc or BSc + MCA.
  • Working experience with
    • deep learning platforms such as Tensorflow and Pytorch,
    • Python, C++ and Linux environment
  • Experience with handling large datasets
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, organizational skills and close attention to detail.
  • Ability to solve problems independently and work well as part of a team.

Instructions to Apply: -

Application should be sent to the following address or alternatively can be sent via email at abhirai@iitk.ac.in. The application should contain detailed resume having details about the qualifications and experience clearly mentioned, and 2 references.

The post is for the duration of 1 year with a possibility of extension. The last date for sending the application is 28th December 2021

Short-listed applicants will be informed for further process. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualification and work experience will not be informed or called for the interview.

No TA/DA will be paid for the interview.


Dr.Vipul Arora
Dept. of Electrical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology
Kanpur 208016
Email: vipular@iitk.ac.in