LINGUIST List 11.1359

Mon Jun 19 2000

Jobs: Knowledge Engineer, Simpli.com

Editor for this issue: Naomi Ogasawara <naomilinguistlist.org>

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1. Duchon, Andrew, Knowledge Engineer: Simpli.com, Rhode Island USA

Rank of Job: intermediate
Areas Required: Knowledge Engineer
Other Desired Areas: library science
University or Organization: Simpli.com
Department:
State or Province: Rhode Island
Country: USA
Final Date of Application: July 15, 2000
Contact: Andrew Duchon duchonsimpli.com

Address for Applications:
203 S. Main
Providence
RI 02903
USA

Knowledge Engineer
	
Simpli.com is hiring talented people to propel our search and
eCommerce infrastructure technology into the forefront of the Internet
revolution. All positions are based in Providence, RI. Simpli.com is
looking for knowledge engineers to help organize the current
information in our knowledgebase and to gather more. Ideal candidates
will be highly motivated, extremely organized, web-surfing
aficionados. A love of trivia and technology, careful attention to
detail, strong language skills, and a lot of common sense are
essential to taking on the challenge of categorizing an extremely
diverse array of information.
	
Required: BA/BS, experience with standard classification and cataloging
	 schemes, creating new schemes, and database manipulation.
Preferred: programming, Emacs, and UNIX proficiency, a linguistics
	 background and/or ALA-accredited MLS (or MLS-candidate), 
 and supervisory experience.
	 Compensation commensurate with experience. 
 Competitive benefits package.

Environment:
Simpli.com is an internet company devoted to improving web search and
targeted e-offerings. We have been featured in the Wall Street
Journal, the Financial Times, and Newsweek. We were recently acquired
by NetZero, the first free internet service provider. We are located
in downtown Providence, Rhode Island within walking distance of Brown
University and the Rhode Island School of Design. Providence has a
vibrant arts community, museums, theaters, and world class
dining. Living costs are extremely reasonable. Providence is an hour
from Boston and 4 hours from New York.
	
To apply: Mail, fax, or e-mail a cover letter, resume and names of three
	 references to: 
	 ATTN: Jobs, Simpli.com, Inc., 203 S. Main, Providence, RI 02903. 
 fax: 401-621-3220. email: jobssimpli.com. 	

Please visit us at: http://www.simpli.com.