The Netherlands: PhD Studentship in Emotion Detection by Sound Analysis
PhD Student Emotion detection by Sound Analysis ‘The Dutch Companion’, is the Dutch part of a European project which develops and demonstrate an autonomous cognitive system that integrates perception, reasoning, and learning. The department of Artificial Intelligence contributes to this project through the development of sound recognition technology for household sounds and human emotions. These techniques are to be demonstrated in innovative man-machine interfaces.
The main work focuses on:
- Adapting existing sound detection and recognition technology (based on Continuity Preserving Signal Processing) for developing techniques to provide a user interface with emotional intelligence in terms of (a) emotional interpretation of its user’s emotional states based on speech/prosody evaluation, and (b) strategies to detect important changes in the (acoustic) environment that might lead to a change of behaviour and/or a general emotion inspired response.
- Interfacing the developed technology with the results of other project partners in a complex European setting.
- Developing convincing demonstrators of the newly developed technology.
Requirements
Required education/skills: University Graduate
- masters degree in Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Science, Cognitive Psychology, Linguistics, or similar training
- highly motivated to combine techniques in the fields of signal analysis, pattern recognition, artificial reasoning, and cognitive ergonomics
- be prepared to quickly acquire any specialized knowledge that is missing
- affinity with the development of innovative technology from the level of basic research to the level of a robust demonstration system
- strong programming skills
- being able to work in close collaboration with a direct colleague as well as being able to function efficiently and reliably in a highly international team with complex project management and tough deadlines- excellent communicative skills, including a thorough command of the English language.
You can apply for this job before 16-12-2005 by sending your application to:
University of Groningen
Personnel and Organization Department
P.O. Box 72
9700 AB Groningen
The Netherlands
E-mail: vmp@bureau.rug.nl
