LINGUIST List 22.2917 Sun Jul 17 2011 Jobs: NLP; Comp Ling: Scientist, DECISIVE ANALYTICS Corporation 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.     Jessica Vermeire , Natural Language Processing; Computational Linguistics: Scientist, DECISIVE ANALYTICS Corporation, VA, USA Message 1: Natural Language Processing; Computational Linguistics: Scientist, DECISIVE ANALYTICS Corporation, VA, USA Date: 15-Jul-2011 From: Jessica Vermeire <jobsdac.us> Subject: Natural Language Processing; Computational Linguistics: Scientist, DECISIVE ANALYTICS Corporation, VA, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: DECISIVE ANALYTICS Corporation Department: Analytic Products Division Job Location: Virginia, USA Web Address: http://www.dac.us Job Rank: Scientist Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing; Software Engineering; Machine Learning Description: Scientist - Natural Language Processing The DECISIVE ANALYTICS Corporation's Analytic Products Division is focused on developing and implementing advanced analytical algorithms for military and intelligence community applications. In particular, we are working on developing a solution to the problem of having too much unstructured data. Whether this data is in the form of unstructured text, video, or audio, we want to be able to allow users of our product, Contour (http://contour.dac.us), to be able to find exactly what they need to solve their problem as quickly as possible. To support these efforts, DAC is seeking applicants with backgrounds in algorithm development for Natural Language Processing. The successful candidates will: - Maintain an understanding of the current and emerging trends in Natural Language Processing - Lead the development of cutting edge algorithms for Natural Language Processing - Provide end-to-end Research and Development from project conception and proposal through algorithm development and prototyping - Possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit to aid in driving the growth of this employee-owned company - Grow the business through expansion into tangential areas of interest Required Experience and Skill Sets: - Minimum of two (2) years experience in Natural Language Processing or equivalent academic experience - Basic familiarity with Java or Matlab - Demonstrated ability to convert academic ideas into realized prototype solutions - Strong skills working within a collaborative team environment Required Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline with significant software development experience. Desired Education: Master's degree or higher in Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline with significant software development experience. Security Clearance: Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and have a SECRET clearance or be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance upon hire. Our trusted products and services, fun company culture, and top-notch benefits have led DAC to receive the following impressive awards: - 'Top 50 Best Places to Work' (2011) - Ranked - #1 Medium Company, Washington Business Journal - 'Top Virginia Businesses' (2011), DiversityBusiness.com - 'Great Place to Work' (2009), Washingtonian - 'Top 50 Best Places to Work' (2009), Washington Business Journal - 'Top Virginia Businesses' (2008), DiversityBusiness.com - 'Great Place to Work' (2007), Washingtonian - Deloitte's Technology FAST 50 in Virginia and FAST 500 nationwide (2003-2008) - 'Fantastic 50', fastest growing companies (2006-2008), The Virginia State Chamber of Commerce To learn more about DECISIVE ANALYTICS Corporation and apply online, please visit http://www.dac.us. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Email Address for Applications: jobsdac.us Web Address for Applications: http://www.dac.us/careers_welcome.html Contact Information: Recruiter Jessica Vermeire Email: jobsdac.us Phone: 703-414-5001 Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 17-Jul-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.