LINGUIST List 22.2659 Sun Jun 26 2011 Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Consultant, iSentium Technologies Inc. Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.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.     Anna-Maria DiScullio , Computational Linguistics: Consultant, iSentium Technologies Inc. Message 1: Computational Linguistics: Consultant, iSentium Technologies Inc. Date: 23-Jun-2011 From: Anna-Maria DiScullio <anna.mariaisentium.com> Subject: Computational Linguistics: Consultant, iSentium Technologies Inc. E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: iSentium Technologies Inc. Department: Linguistics Web Address: http://www.iSentium.com Job Rank: Consultant Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics Required Language(s): English (eng) Description: This position has been filled. Inference Engine, Java Developer Employer: iSentium Technologies, Inc. Rank or Title: Java Developer Specialty: Natural Language Processing (information extraction) Location: One day in Montreal, QC bi-monthly and may work remotely otherwise Deadline: Applications accepted until the position is filled Date Posted: June 24, 2011 Start Date: July 5, 2011 Duration: Full Time 3-6 months with potential renewals Fees: $50-75/hour iSentium Technologies is engaged in the development of data mining technologies on various social media data streams. The current goal of iSentium is the development of applications tailored to the needs of decision makers in finance. The company is currently seeking a freelance/contract Java developer with skills in: - Design and development experience, minimum 5 years - Experience with JESS Inference Engine - Strong Java skills - DBMS with emphasis on SQL and couchdb - Scripting in Linux Environment - Develop a rule-based/inference engine experience, including: * A knowledge base and acquisition system * An inference engine * Convert data into rules/hypotheses stored in a knowledge base used by the inference engine - experience in the following area's a plus: - Analysis in equities, bonds, commodities and forex The company is mainly a Linux shop, so familiarity and comfort with Linux environments is a basic requirement. Ability to read and understand technical information relating to aspects of computer software development in the English language is a requirement. Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics or engineering from a recognized university or relevant Technical Institute. Graduate degree in finance a big plus. Interested candidates should Send email with resume/C.V.to: Karine Beatty (karineisentium.com) and Prof. Anna-Maria DiScullio (anna.mariaisentium.com) Application Deadline: This position has been filled. Mailing Address for Applications: iSentium Technologies Inc. 50 rue Queen, Suite 203 Montreal, Quebec H3C 2N5 Canada Email Address for Applications: anna.mariaisentium.com Contact Information: V-P, Linguistics Anna-Maria DiScullio Email: anna.mariaisentium.com Phone: 514-395-9898 Fax: 888-300-5461 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 26-Jun-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.