LINGUIST List 21.4898 Sun Dec 05 2010 Jobs: Computational Ling & Natural Language Processing: Researcher, 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.     Human Resources , Computational Linguistics & Natural Language Processing: Researcher, ETS (Educational Testing Service), New Jersey, USA Message 1: Computational Linguistics & Natural Language Processing: Researcher, ETS (Educational Testing Service), New Jersey, USA Date: 02-Dec-2010 From: Human Resources <nonegiven.com> Subject: Computational Linguistics & Natural Language Processing: Researcher, ETS (Educational Testing Service), New Jersey, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: ETS (Educational Testing Service) Job Rank: Researcher Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing 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 team-oriented role, the selected candidate will assist with the implementation of natural language processing (NLP) components of medium- to large-scale, complex research projects for ETS researchers, testing program areas and external clients. You will be offered the opportunity to consult with research scientists in the application, modification, and documentation of such systems and contribute to the implementation and support of new NLP methodologies to support research system development. Be prepared to further assist in the preparation of NLP development components of proposals and cost/resource estimates, implement components of technical documentation of NLP software systems, solutions and results and regularly attend area-wide staff training and development sessions. In addition to exceptional verbal/written communication skills, our qualifications include: -Master's degree in Computer Science, NLP, Language Technology, Computational Linguistics, Linguistics or a closely related field -A strong programming background, in languages such as Perl, Java, Python, and C, and facility with computational algorithms are essential -Coursework in statistics and experience in using machine learning toolkits are highly desirable -Ability to maintain continuing awareness of recent advances in natural language processing (including speech processing), machine learning, and software development methodologies -Knowledge of UNIX and Windows computing environments -Familiarity with UNIX tools and scripting languages and algorithms, methods and data structures in common use in the processing of speech and language data 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: http://ets.pereless.com/careers/index.cfm?fuseaction=83080.viewjobdetail&CID=83080&JID=99822&type=&cfcend EOE Application Deadline: Web Address for Applications: http://www.Click2Apply.net/m2uy3q8 Contact Information: Human Resources Email: nonegiven.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 05-Dec-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.