LINGUIST List 17.1708
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Mon Jun 05 2006
Jobs: English & NLP: Research Scientist, Educational Testing Service
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1. Cheryl
Wallace,
English & Natural Language Processing: Research Scientist, Educational Testing Service, NJ, USA
Message 1: English & Natural Language Processing: Research Scientist, Educational Testing Service, NJ, USA
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Date: 02-Jun-2006
From: Cheryl Wallace <cxwallaceets.org>
Subject: English & Natural Language Processing: Research Scientist, Educational Testing Service, NJ, USA
University or Organization: Educational Testing Service
Department: Research & Development
Specialty Areas: Natural Language Processing
Required Language(s): English (eng)
Description:
Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, ETS is the world's premier educational
measurement institution and a leader in educational research. As an
innovator in developing achievement and occupational tests for clients in
business, education, and government, we are determined to advance
educational excellence for the communities we serve.
ETS Research & Development has a Research Scientist opening in the
Automated Scoring and Natural Language Processing Group. This group
conducts research focusing on the development of new capabilities in
automated scoring and NLP-based analysis and evaluation systems which are
used to improve assessments, learning tools and test development practices
for diverse groups of users that include K-12 students, college students,
English Language Learners and lifelong learners. The Research Scientist
position involves applying scientific, technical and software engineering
skills in designing and conducting research studies and developing
capabilities in support of educational products and services.
REQUIREMENTS
Job level to be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Associate Research Scientist:
A Ph.D. in Natural Language Processing, Computational Linguistics, or
Computer Science with a concentration in linguistics, or Linguistics with a
concentration in computer science and/or programming, or an appropriate
combination of experience and formal education that would result in
comparable skills
Evidence of substantive research experience and/or experience in
developing and deploying NLP capabilities in educational environments.
Demonstrable contributions to new and/or modified theories of NLP
processing and their implementation in automated systems.
Practical expertise with NLP systems and fluency in at least one major
programming language (e.g. java, perl, c/c++, python).
Research Scientist:
Same as above. In addition, three years of substantive research
experience and/or experience in developing and deploying NLP capabilities
in educational environments.
HOW TO APPLY
ETS offers competitive salaries, outstanding benefits, a stimulating work
environment, and attractive growth potential.
Please send copy of your resume, along with cover letter stating salary
requirements to: Cheryl Wallace, Educational Testing Service, Rosedale
Road, MS 46-D, Princeton, NJ 08541.
We regret we are unable to respond to each resume received. Only those
selected for an interview will be contacted.
EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V'
Address for Applications:
Cheryl Wallace
Rosedale Road, MS 46-D
Princeton, NJ 08541
USA
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Contact Information:
Senior Recruiter Cheryl Wallace
Email: cxwallaceets.org
Fax: 609-734-1916
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