LINGUIST List 23.313 Tue Jan 17 2012 Jobs: Computational Ling; Semantics; NLP: Scientist, Orbis Technologies 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.     Amanda Leslie , Computational Linguistics; Semantics; Natural Language Processing: Scientist, Orbis Technologies, VA, USA Message 1: Computational Linguistics; Semantics; Natural Language Processing: Scientist, Orbis Technologies, VA, USA Date: 17-Jan-2012 From: Amanda Leslie <careersorbistechnologies.com> Subject: Computational Linguistics; Semantics; Natural Language Processing: Scientist, Orbis Technologies, VA, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Orbis Technologies Job Location: Virginia, USA Web Address: http://www.orbistechnologies.com Job Rank: Scientist Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Semantics; Natural Language Processing Description: This position will support the development of Natural Language Processing (NLP) based solutions in large scale computing environments. The work involves evaluation, development and testing of NLP algorithms, tools and approaches for their implementation. Required qualifications: - A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent - Strong experience developing and implementing NLP algorithms and systems - 7 + years experience developing Web Services, Service-Based Software System design and XML technologies (XSLT, XQuery, XPath, etc.) - Proficiency in both Windows and Linux - U.S. citizenship and willingness to obtain a DoD security clearance Preferred qualifications: - TS/SCI with Poly clearance - An advanced degree - Experience developing and implementing NLP algorithms and analytics in a cloud environment. - Exposure to Oracle 10g/11g (or other RDBMS), HTML, CSS, Javascript libraries and frameworks, J2EE, JSP, Struts, JSF, and JSON - Experience with Web 2.0 technologies/methodologies such as AJAX, RSS, Microformats, wikis, social tagging, and social networking - Knowledge of web development languages such as Ruby on Rails, PHP, and Python - Exposure to MapReduce and Hadoop The ideal candidate is creative, driven, and self-motivated and has a strong interest in Semantic Web concepts, Ontology Design, Semantic Representation Languages, Semantic Query Languages, and Machine Reasoning. The position presents a uniquely exciting opportunity to apply cutting-edge NLP and semantic techniques to significantly impact real- world problems in important domains. Application Deadline: 31-Mar-2012 (Open until filled) Email Address for Applications: careersorbistechnologies.com Contact Information: Amanda Leslie Email: careersorbistechnologies.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 17-Jan-2012       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.