LINGUIST List 17.396

Mon Feb 06 2006

Jobs: Cognitive Science: Scientist, Aptima, Inc.

Editor for this issue: Vanessa Manion <vanessalinguistlist.org>

Directory         1.    Mary Grace Springthorpe, Cognitive Science/Computational Linguistics: Scientist, Aptima, Inc., MA, USA
Message 1: Cognitive Science/Computational Linguistics: Scientist, Aptima, Inc., MA, USA
Date: 06-Feb-2006
From: Mary Grace Springthorpe <gspringthorpeaptima.com>
Subject: Cognitive Science/Computational Linguistics: Scientist, Aptima, Inc., MA, USA


University or Organization: Aptima, Inc. Department: Human Resources Job Rank: Human Language Technologies Scientist/Engineer Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics

Description:

Aptima's mission is to enhance the synergy between people and technology. We are seeking imaginative, creative, flexible individuals interested in applying their strong analytic skills and knowledge of human language technologies to real-world design challenges in a variety of military and non-military domains.

Aptima currently has an opening for a Scientist or Engineer interested in working on a wide variety of applied projects related to topics such as Statistical Modeling, Human Language Technologies, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning, and Computational Linguistics.

Minimum Requirements: - Doctorate or Masters degree in Computer Science, Cognitive/Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics, or a related field - Ability and willingness to travel - Excellent written communication skills - Excellent verbal communication skills - U.S. Citizenship - Ability to obtain Secret security clearance

The ideal candidate will also have at least three of the following: - Proficiency in machine learning techniques - Proficiency in statistical NLP techniques and technologies - Proficiency in application and evaluation of technologies that utilize NLP technologies - Proficiency in relevant development languages (C,C++, C#, LISP, Java) - Proficiency in information extraction and retrieval - Proficiency in cognitive modeling

Aptima will compensate applicants for any travel or relocation expenses to fill this position. All applicants must be willing to work in one of Aptima's office locations Monday through Friday (no telecommuting or compressed schedules).

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, their resume/vita, and publication list to aptima_personnelaptima.com Website: http://www.aptima.com