LINGUIST List 21.4312 Thu Oct 28 2010 Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Scientist, A Technology Company 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.     Bennett Bullock , Computational Linguistics: Scientist, A Technology Company, Virginia, USA Message 1: Computational Linguistics: Scientist, A Technology Company, Virginia, USA Date: 28-Oct-2010 From: Bennett Bullock <bbullockmit.edu> Subject: Computational Linguistics: Scientist, A Technology Company, Virginia, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: A Technology Company Department: Research and Development Job Rank: Scientist Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics Description: We are a rapidly growing technology company actively developing text analytics systems. We are an ideal place for researchers interested in working in a fast-paced environment where their ideas are rapidly applied to technology solutions. Currently, we are looking for full-time employees with academic or professional experience in one or more of the following fields: 1) Machine Learning, especially, Neural and/or Bayesian inference networks. 2) Natural Language Processing, focusing on N-gram models, Hidden Markov Models, probabilistic sentence parsing. 3) Probability, making statistical inferences from sparse data sets. 4) Document Classification and Information Retrieval, especially methods for evaluating search engines. 5) Theoretical or Computational Linguistics Candidates must meet the following prerequisites: 1) U.S. Citizenship. A TS clearance or ability to obtain one is a prerequisite. 2) At least 2 years of programing experience in a professional or academic environment - Java is preferred, although we will consider candidates with experience with scripting languages such as MATLAB or Perl. 3) A BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, Linguistics, or a related field. MS, or PhD in these fields strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will also have experience with: 1) large-scale professional software development, research-driven software prototyping and familiarity with the design/scaling issues that accompany large projects. Experience with design patterns is preferred. 2) Weka, Mahout, Mallet, or other commonly used machine-learning tools. 3) the Hadoop platform. 4) Haskell. If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to the application email address below. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Email Address for Applications: bbullockmit.edu Contact Information: Bennett Bullock Email: bbullockmit.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 28-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.