Postdoctoral Researcher in AI for Pathologic Child Speech Recognition and Evaluation

Job description

We aim to revolutionize the field of speech and language pathology by developing AI models focused on the comprehensive assessment of pathological speech and language in children and adults. Thus, we hope to address critical delays in assessing and treating speech and language disorders and improve patient outcomes.

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our interdisciplinary team. You will contribute to developing AI models for analyzing, recognizing and evaluating pathological child speech, particularly focusing on patient populations with scarce data, such as patients with cleft lip and palate.

This position represents a unique opportunity to have a profound impact on the field of speech and language therapy.

Work environment

This project is a collaboration between Erasmus MC and Delft University of Technology. For the technical part of the project, you will be embedded in the Multimedia Computing Group at Delft University of Technology. This research group focuses on inclusive speech technology.

For the clinical part of the project, you will be part of the craniofacial research group at the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Erasmus MC under the supervision of Dr. Sarah Versnel. This research group is extensively involved in international clinical research for rare craniofacial conditions in children. Together, these research groups aim to combine their technical and clinical expertise to innovate the field of speech and language therapy in children.

Qualifications and skills

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our interdisciplinary team. You will contribute to developing AI models for analyzing, recognizing and evaluating pathological child speech, particularly focusing on patient populations with scarce data, such as patients with cleft lip and palate. You realize this by:

• Collaboration with a (inter)national team of technological and clinical experts to develop AI models for the assessment of pathological speech and language.
• Development, testing, and refining (deep learning-based) models for the analysis and automatic recognition of child pathological speech.
• Contribution to academic papers, reports, and presentations related to the project's findings and progress.

Before you apply please check our conditions for employment.

Terms of employment

• You will receive a contract for 1 year.
• The gross monthly salary amounts a maximum of € 5.504,- (scale 10).
• Working from home is an option.
• Excellent fringe benefits, such as a 13th month that is already paid out in November and a individual travel expense package.
• An International Office which aids you in preparing for you arrival and stay.
• Pension insurance with ABP. We take care of approximately 2/3 of the monthly contribution.
• Special benefits, such as a incompany physiotherapist and bicycle repairer. And there is also a gym where you can work on your fitness after work.

More information

For more information about this position, please contact Victor van Roey, Clinical epidemiologist, PhD Candidate, v.vanroey@erasmusmc.nl.

If you are excited by the thought of this position and would like to apply, please do so by using the application form on our website.

No agencies please.