LINGUIST List 7.1607

Wed Nov 13 1996

Jobs: NLP & info filtering, Position in Phonology at USC

Editor for this issue: Ljuba Veselinova <lveselinemunix.emich.edu>

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1. PRICEcgi.com, Sr Eng-natural text processing & info filtering/retrieval/integration
2. "Linda Culver", USC/Linguistics - Position in Phonology

Position Announcement:

Carnegie Group, Inc., a leading Pittsburgh-based software development
co., provides user-centered software, solutions. We are currently
seeking a Sr. Engineer to join our R&D group dedicated to the creation
and early investigation of advanced technologies in the areas of
information filtering, retrieval and integration, natural text
processing, and fact extraction for applications in the Defense and
other government-related domains.

For more information on Carnegie Group, Inc., please
visit our web site at http://www.cgi.com

Position Requires:
 * Experience in innovative research and development of advanced
technologies in fields such as information filtering, information
retrieval and integration, natural text processing, fact extraction
 * PhD or MS with strong R&D credentials

Detailed descripition of skills required:
* Development of innovative solutions to problems such as information
retrieval, filtering, categorization and integration, natural text
processing, fact extraction.
* Strong skills in developing research proposals.
* Versatility and breadth of knowledge of the state-of-the-art
research and practice in these areas.
* Ability to move rapidly between relatively short-term (under 1
person-year) projects on a broad variety of subjects.
* Software engineering and project management skills a plus.

Responsibilities:
 This researcher will join an R&D team dedicated to creation and
early investigation of advanced technologies in the areas of
information filtering, retrieval and integration, natural text
processing, fact extraction, for applications in Defense and other
Government-related domains.

Her/his responsibilities would include:
 - lead development of innovative ideas and preparation of powerful,
winning research proposals for Government R&D funding, in cooperation
with Business Development group;
 - act as a Principal Investigator or a key researcher on a variety of
research and technology development projects;
 - interface with customers;
 - lead rapid prototyping of proof of concept demonstrations;
 - write and publish conference papers, journal articles.
 - support transition of promising technologies into engineering
organization

To apply for this exciting opportunity, send your resume to: Dept: LL/11

Attn: Chris Ferrara
Carnegie Group, Inc.
5 PPG Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

email: cferraracgi.com
fax: 412-642-6906
phone: 800-284-3424 x559

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Southern
California invites applications for a position, rank open, in
Phonology, to begin Fall 1998. Candidates with a secondary
specialization in phonetics are especially encouraged to apply.

Complete dossiers, including statement of interest, curriculum vitae,
sample publications, syllabi or course descriptions, teaching
evaluations if available, and three letters of reference should be
sent to:

Chair
Department of Linguistics
MC-1693
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-1693

For fullest consideration, applications should arrive before
December 1, 1996.

The University of Southern California is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.