LINGUIST List 15.2729
Fri Oct 01 2004
Jobs: Asian Langs/Comp Ling: Developer, Butler Hill
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1. Mo
Corston-Oliver,
Asian Langs/Computational Linguistics: Developer, Butler Hill Group
Message 1: Asian Langs/Computational Linguistics: Developer, Butler Hill Group
Date: 01-Oct-2004
From: Mo Corston-Oliver <mco
butlerhill.com>
Subject: Asian Langs/Computational Linguistics: Developer, Butler Hill Group
University or Organization: Butler Hill Group
Job Rank: Developer
Specialty Areas: Programming, Chinese, Korean
Required Language(s): Chinese, Mandarin; Korean
Description:
Are you an expert Perl developer, with a desire to work in a fast-paced
corporate research environment? Do you have an interest in or experience
with Asian languages or linguistics? Are you experienced in working on a
Windows platform, doing integration of multiple layers of scripting
solutions? We want your experience!
The Butler Hill Group is seeking an excellent developer showing attention
to detail, strong scripting skills in Perl, and enthusiasm for language,
for a full-time contract (starts ASAP and extends through July 2005;
extensions are likely for the right person) doing experiment/research
support, data gathering, and tools/system development for a dynamic
linguistics research group. You'd work largely on-site with a client in
Redmond, Washington, though part-time telecommuting is an option.
The Butler Hill Group offers a fun, supportive work environment with low
administrative overhead and few hassles. Rates start at $40.00/hr (paid as
1099 self-employment income), but the contract comes with no other benefits.
Requirements are:
- at least 2 years experience programming under Windows in a professional
environment
- expert programming in Perl for Windows, including complex string-handling
- some C, C++ or C#
- excellent communications skills in English
- local to the Puget Sound area - able to work on-site with the client in
Redmond approximately 3 days per week (telecommute the rest of the time).
- US work authorization (sorry, but we cannot sponsor employment visas).
- detail-oriented nature, ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced
environment
- experience with large, complex textual datasets
- experience with multiple codepages under Windows, including Unicode and
non-Western character sets
- background in language or linguistics, or interest in language or linguistics
The ideal candidate will also have:
- XML
- reading knowledge of either Chinese (traditional or simplified) or Korean
- experience with experimental design or running experiments
- statistics, especially experience with statistical NLP methods
To apply, please contact mco
butlerhill.com with a current resume and a
cover letter stating:
- languages spoken and fluency level in reading
- confirmation of US work authorization
- available dates
Address for Applications:
Mo Corston-Oliver
email only please
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Contact Information:
Mo Corston-Oliver
Email: mco
butlerhill.com
Phone: email only, please
Website:
http://www.butlerhill.com
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