LINGUIST List 21.4176 Wed Oct 20 2010 Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Scientist, Janya Inc. Editor for this issue: Erin Smith <erinlinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Linda Stievater , Computational Linguistics: Scientist, Janya Inc., New York, USA Message 1: Computational Linguistics: Scientist, Janya Inc., New York, USA Date: 18-Oct-2010 From: Linda Stievater <lindasjanyainc.com> Subject: Computational Linguistics: Scientist, Janya Inc., New York, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Janya Inc. Job Location: New York, USA Web Address: http://www.janyainc.com Job Rank: Scientist Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics Description: The selected scientist engages in research to create supervised and semi-supervised machine learning information extraction systems to extract information from unstructured documents and data and to incorporate such systems into a Semantex engine. They will design and implement machine learning algorithms, such as maximum entropy, hidden Markov Models, kernel methods and semi-supervised learning algorithms. They will need to make use of knowledge of statistical methods and syntactic and semantic theories. Furthermore, they will create and implement a statistical semantic role labeling software system, using generalized constituent grammar features. They will provides effective solutions to named entity recognition and particularly organization name recognition. This position requires Master's degree in Computer Science and successful completion of coursework in Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning. EEO. Application Deadline: 12-Nov-2010 Janya Inc 1408 Sweet Home Rd, Ste. 1 Amherst, US 14228 USA Email Address for Applications: careersjanyainc.com Contact Information: Linda Stievater Email: lindasjanyainc.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 20-Oct-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.