LINGUIST List 22.2126 Wed May 18 2011 Jobs: Natural Language Processing: Research Assistant, 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 , Natural Language Processing: Research Assistant, ETS (Educational Testing Service), New Jersey, USA Message 1: Natural Language Processing: Research Assistant, ETS (Educational Testing Service), New Jersey, USA Date: 16-May-2011 From: Apply Online <> Subject: Natural Language Processing: Research Assistant, ETS (Educational Testing Service), New Jersey, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: ETS (Educational Testing Service) Job Location: New Jersey, USA Web Address: http://www.Click2Apply.net/vftw8ys 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. With more than 2,500 global employees worldwide, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually in more than 180 countries, at 9,000+ locations worldwide. In addition to assessments, we conduct educational research, analysis and policy studies and develop a variety of customized services and products for teacher certification, English language learning and elementary, secondary and post-secondary education. Our Applied Research and Development Group seeks a Research Assistant to provide support to Research Scientists working on a branch of computer science and computational linguistics known as Natural Language Processing (NLP). You will be offered the opportunity to assist in research projects, including research design, project management, data collection, annotation, and analysis. Will also collaborate with researchers in preparing study results for publication or presentation, including literature searches, producing charts and graphs, writing and/or editing. Qualifications: -Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science with coursework in Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Statistics, and/or Research Methods -Exemplary written and technical skills, knowledge of linguistics and grammar -Experience using linguistic categories to perform data analysis are preferred 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 URL listed below. Equal Opportunity Employer http://ets.pereless.com/careers/index.cfm?fuseaction=83080.viewjobdetail&CID=83080&JID=100522&type=&cfcend Application Deadline: Open until filled. Web Address for Applications: http://www.Click2Apply.net/vftw8ys Contact Information: Apply Online Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 18-May-2011       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.