LINGUIST List 21.4485 Tue Nov 09 2010 Jobs: Computational Ling & Speech: Associate Research Scientist, ETS 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.     Apply Online , Computational Linguistics: Associate Research Scientist, Educational Testing Service, New Jersey, USA Message 1: Computational Linguistics & Speech: Associate Research Scientist, Educational Testing Service, New Jersey, USA Date: 05-Nov-2010 From: Apply Online <nonegiven.com> Subject: Computational Linguistics & Speech: Associate Research Scientist, Educational Testing Service, New Jersey, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Educational Testing Service (ETS) Job Location: New Jersey, USA Job Rank: Associate Research Scientist Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics Description: ETS (Educational Testing Service), with headquarters in Princeton, NJ, is a global $1.3B not for profit organization. Our mission is to advance quality and equity in education by providing fair and valid assessments, performing educational research and influencing policies that promote learning, performance, education and professional development. As a nonprofit corporation and an innovator in developing tests for clients in education, government and business, we are dedicated to advancing educational excellence for the communities we serve. In this integral position, the selected candidate will apply their scientific and technical skills to conceptualize, design, obtain support for, conduct, manage and disseminate the results of research projects in the field of automated speech assessment, or portions of large-scale research studies or programs in the same field. You will be offered the opportunity to develop and/or modify theories to conceptualize and implement new capabilities in automated scoring and speech-based analysis and evaluation systems used to improve assessments, learning tools and test development practices. Be prepared to design/conduct research studies and capability development, oversee select portions of research proposals and project budgets and function as an expert in major facets of the projects. Our requirements include: -Ability to participate in dissemination activities through the publications of research papers, progress and technical reports, the presentation of seminars or other appropriate communication vehicles -Must be able to develop professional relationships as a representative, consultant or advisor to external advisory and policy boards and councils, research organizations, educational institutions and educators -Ph.D. in Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related areas, with strong emphasis on speech technology, natural language processing, and machine learning, and preferably some education in linguistics -Evidence of substantive research experience and/or experience in developing and deploying speech capabilities -Demonstrable contributions to new and/or modified theories of speech processing and their implementation in automated system -Expertise in the application of speech recognition systems and fluency in at least one major programming language (e.g. Java, Python, Perl), as well as strong experience in Unix scripting We offer a competitive salary and excellent compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan, life and disability insurance, paid time off and an employee assistance program. Please apply online at the application web address listed below. EOE Application Deadline: 04-May-2011 Web Address for Applications: http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=944&job=7348049 Contact Information: Apply Online Email: nonegiven.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 09-Nov-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.