Postdoc: Handwriting recognition Scientist

A2iA (Artificial Intelligence & Image Analysis) is the worldwide leading developer of natural handwriting recognition, Intelligent Word Recognition (IWR) and Intelligent Character Recognition (ICR) technologies and products for the payment, mail, document and forms processing markets.

We are looking for a Handwriting recognition Scientist for our R&D Department in Paris.

This position requires a person with a strong background in machine learning methodology, algorithms for recognition (speech, handwriting), and software development. The primary responsibilities are to conduct research and software development for handwriting recognition using statistical machine learning methods.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develop new algorithms for handwriting recognition based on statistical machine learning techniques.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of core computational routines in C++ and python interface, automated test and validation routines, and related documentation such as help files and user's guide.
• Develop tests to verify the algorithms and the robustness of the methodologies and software in the areas of handwriting recognition in a wide variety of real world applications.
• Author technical papers related to algorithms, methodology, and case study results.
• Interest and willingness to conduct novel research in handwriting recognition and machine learning.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Education and Training: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or related
field.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Strong background data mining and statistical machine learning.
• Demonstrated work experience C++ and python
• Experience with Windows and UNIX development platforms.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as demonstrated by term papers, technical publications, or conference presentations

For additional questions or to send your resume directly please contact career@a2ia.com or visit us at www.a2ia.com