LINGUIST List 17.1896

Tue Jun 27 2006

Jobs: English & Text/Corpus Ling:Analyst Programmer, HarperCollins Pub.

Editor for this issue: Amy Renaud <renaudlinguistlist.org>

Directory         1.    Lesley Devine, English & Text/Corpus Linguistics: Analyst Programmer, HarperCollins Publishers, Scotland, United Kingdom
Message 1: English & Text/Corpus Linguistics: Analyst Programmer, HarperCollins Publishers, Scotland, United Kingdom
Date: 27-Jun-2006
From: Lesley Devine <vacanciesharpercollins.co.uk>
Subject: English & Text/Corpus Linguistics: Analyst Programmer, HarperCollins Publishers, Scotland, United Kingdom


University or Organization: HarperCollins Publishers Department: Dictionaries Division Specialty Areas: Text/Corpus Linguistics Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Collins is looking to recruit an Analyst Programmer to join the highly successful Dictionaries Division, based in Glasgow. This is a varied and challenging role requiring an interest in GUI development and corpus linguistics, a flexible approach and good attention to detail.

Applicants must have:

- Sound knowledge of .NET, C#, Visual Studio, XML, SQL Server. - At least one year's first-hand experience of developing complex applications in Visual Studio and SQL Server or equivalent. - The ability to develop projects to tight timescales. - The ability to work with both Windows and Unix. - Good communication skills. - Proven documentation skills. - An interest in languages and linguistics (esp. corpus linguistics).

In addition, the following would be desirable, but not essential:

- Knowledge of C++, C, Perl, Python and/or XSLT. - An interest in typesetting.

Applicants should thrive in a team environment, but must also be self-motivated. The successful candidate will enjoy an exciting, challenging role with an excellent benefits package.

Please email a copy of your CV, together with a cover letter clearly stating your current and expected salary level, to Lesley Devine.



Address for Applications: Ms Lesley Devine Westerhill Road Bishopbriggs Glasgow, Scotland G64 2QT United Kingdom Email: vacanciesharpercollins.co.uk

Application Deadline: 11-Jul-2006