LINGUIST List 21.2566: Programming; NLP: Programmer Analyst, U of Pennsylvania

LINGUIST List 21.2566

Fri Jun 11 2010

Jobs: Programming; NLP: Programmer Analyst, U of Pennsylvania

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1. Haejoong Lee, Programming; Natural Language Processing: Programmer Analyst, University of Pennsylvania, USA

Message 1: Programming; Natural Language Processing: Programmer Analyst, University of Pennsylvania, USA
Date: 09-Jun-2010
From: Haejoong Lee <haejoongldc.upenn.edu>
Subject: Programming; Natural Language Processing: Programmer Analyst, University of Pennsylvania, USA
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University or Organization: University of Pennsylvania Department: Linguistic Data Consortium Job Location: Pennsylvania, USA Web Address: http://www.ldc.upenn.edu/
Job Rank: Programmer Analyst

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Programming; Natural Language Processing

Description:

Linguistic Data Consortium at the University of Pennsylvania has animmediate opening for a full-time programmer analyst to support our rapidlygrowing linguistic resource creation projects.

Programmer Analyst (#100328205)

Duties: This position will support LDC's language resource creationprojects by providing programming, research and other technical support ina rapid prototyping environment, for multiple concurrent projects withevolving technical requirements. In collaboration with technical managers,non-technical project staff and external researchers, this candidate willassess technical requirements for projects, develop plans for satisfyingthose needs, and implement technical specifications within stringentdeadlines and budget constraints.

Tasks may include:

- Work with project staff and external researchers to assess technicalrequirements and devise novel solutions- Develop and maintain software including GUI-based linguistic annotationtools, web applications, data harvesting and processing tools- Collect, process and normalize web and other linguistic data- Develop and maintain data collection infrastructure- Develop and implement quality control approaches for corpus creation- Troubleshoot technical problems and provide timely solutions- Document technical solutions- Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: BS in Computer Science or equivalent, MS preferred;proven record of success in software development projects; solidprogramming skills in at least two of the following programming languages:Python, Ruby, Perl, Java, C and C++; solid UNIX and Windows skills; solidshell scripting skills; solid knowledge of Unicode, XML and relationaldatabases; solid skills in both client and server side web programming:HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP; ability to work independently as well aswithin a team; good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audience;attention to detail; strong sense of personal accountability; ability tojuggle multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and manage timeeffectively in deadline driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in GUI and network programming;education or research experience in linguistics or human language technologies.

For further information or to apply online, visit the application URL below.

This position is contingent upon funding. For more information about LDCand the programs we support, visit the program website.

Penn offers an excellent benefits package including medical/dental,retirement plans, tuition assistance and a minimum of 3 weeks paid vacationper year.

The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, nationalor ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status orany other legally protected class status in the administration of itsadmissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or otherUniversity-administered programs or in its employment practices. Questionsor complaints regarding this policy should be directed to the ExecutiveDirector of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal OpportunityPrograms, Sansom Place East, 3600 Chestnut Street, Suite 228, Philadelphia,PA 19104-6106; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).

Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=191248
Contact Information:
Haejoong Lee Email: haejoongldc.upenn.edu

Page Updated: 11-Jun-2010