LINGUIST List 17.3595
Tue Dec 05 2006
Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Programmer, Stanford University
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1. Christopher
Manning,
Computational Linguistics: Programmer, Stanford University, CA, USA
Message 1: Computational Linguistics: Programmer, Stanford University, CA, USA
Date: 05-Dec-2006
From: Christopher Manning <manningcs.stanford.edu>
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Programmer, Stanford University, CA, USA
University or Organization: Stanford University Department: Department of Computer Science Web Address: http://nlp.stanford.edu/ Job Rank: Programmer Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics
Description:
The Computer Science Department's Natural Language Processing Group seeks a Research Software Engineer. The person will design, program, extend, maintain, and evaluate new and existing algorithms and applications to support the objectives of multiple NLP research projects. In particular: (i) the person will extend and build natural language processing software including part-of-speech taggers, probabilistic parsers, machine translation systems, and computational semantics systems in support of projects funded by the DARPA GALE program, and (ii) the person will build and extend semantic role labelers, machine learning classifiers, semantic interpreters and reasoners in support of projects funded by the DTO AQUAINT program. The Stanford NLP Group is a fun, collaborative group providing many opportunities for hands-on research and teamwork. See http://nlp.stanford.edu/. The Stanford NLP Group values having a diverse mix of people and is committed to equal opportunity in employment; we are always pleased to identify anyone with great qualifications.
Responsibilities: Design, program, test, and debug new software and extensions to existing software. Effectively communicate with other team members to develop key design decisions, and to coordinate major system changes. Document newly-written software, via a combination of source-code comments and text descriptions. Maintain and debug existing software. Assist in defining future goals for extension of software systems. Assist in evaluating research systems and writing academic papers. Occasional attendance at conferences or grant workshops may be required. This is initially a 1 year position, with good possibilities for extension, depending on continued funding.
Qualifications: Required: B.S. in Computer Science or Symbolic Systems or similar degree/experience. Excellent software design and programming skills, in particular at least 3 years programming experience, including 1 year of experience with Java. Coursework or previous experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing programming. Good written and verbal communication skills, and basic knowledge of statistics. Ability to make progress on projects individually, to work as part of a team, and to successfully manage and make progress on multiple projects simultaneously. Desirable: Coursework or experience in the syntax and semantics of human languages and formal logic. M.S. in Computer Science. Knowledge of languages other than English.
Salary Range: 4P2. Please apply online at http://hrweb.stanford.edu/jobs/find_a_job.html using job number 23293 (enter the number into 'keyword search'). Or send resumes to the address below. Fax (650) 725-7411.
Address for Applications: Laura Kenny-Carlson Computer Science Department Gates 278, 353 Serra Mall Stanford University Stanford, CA 94305-9025 USA
Application Deadline: 31-Jan-2007 (Open until filled)
Contact Information: Christopher Manning Email: manningcs.stanford.edu
Apply on-line at: http://hrweb.stanford.edu/jobs/find_a_job.html
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