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To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.    Human Resources, Natural Language Processing: Associate Research Scientist, ETS Message 1: Natural Language Processing: Associate Research Scientist, ETS Date: 22-Jul-2010 From: Human Resources <nonegiven.com> Subject: Natural Language Processing: Associate Research Scientist, ETS E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: ETS (Educational Testing Service) Department: Center for Automated Scoring and Natural Language Job Location: New Jersey, USA Web Address: http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=944&job=7023658 Job Rank: Researcher Specialty Areas: Natural Language Processing Description: ETS (Educational Testing Service), with headquarters in Princeton, NJ, is a global $1.3BB not for profit organization dedicated to advancing educational excellence and a leader in educational research. Our mission is to advance quality and equity in education as an innovator in developing achievement and occupational tests for clients in business, education and government. ETS Research & Development has an immediate opening for an Associate Research Scientist in the Center for Automated Scoring and Natural Language Processing. This position will be responsible for a mixture of operational and research efforts related to ETS' automated scoring technologies housed in the Automated Scoring and Natural Language Processing group. These technologies include automated essay scoring (e-rater), scoring short answers for correctness of content (c-rater), mathematical equations and plots (m-rater), and scoring the spontaneous speech of English Language Learners (SpeechRater). Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: - Provide scientific and technical skills in conceptualizing, designing, obtaining support for, conducting, managing and disseminating results of research projects in the field of natural language processing (NLP) or portions of large-scale research studies or programs in the same field. - Develop and/or modify NLP theories to conceptualize and implement new capabilities in automated scoring and NLP analysis and evaluation systems which are used to improve assessments, learning tools and test development practices. - Apply scientific, technical and software engineering skills in designing and conducting research studies and capability development in support of educational products and services. - Develop and oversee the conduct of selected portions of research proposals and project budgets. - Design and conduct complex scientific studies functioning as an expert in major facets of the projects. - Assist in the conduct of research projects by accomplishing directed tasks according to schedule and within budget. - Participate in dissemination activities through the publications of research papers, progress and technical reports, the presentation of seminars or other appropriate communication vehicles. - Develop professional relationships as a representative, consultant or advisor to external advisory and policy boards and councils, research organizations, educational institutions and educators. Requirements: - Ph.D. in Natural Language Processing, Computational Linguistics or Computer Science with an emphasis on issues in syntactic and/or semantic analysis of text is desired. - Familiarity with the application of NLP tools to educational problems, and a very strong statistical background and a solid experience with machine learning algorithms and tools would be an asset. - Demonstrable contributions to new and/or modified theories of Natural Language Processing and their implementation in automated systems required. - Practical expertise with NLP tools and fluency in at least one major programming language (e.g. Java, Perl, C/C++, Python) is also required. We offer a competitive salary, a stimulating work environment,attractive growth potential and excellent benefits including medical/dental, flexible spending, 403(b) with company match and more. Please apply directly online to the ETS Careers page at the website listed below. ETS is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=944&job=7023658 Application Deadline: Open until filled. Web Address for Applications: http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=944&job=7023658 Contact Information: Apply Online Email: nonegiven.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 22-Jul-2010       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.