LINGUIST List 26.2057

Fri Apr 17 2015

Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Computational Linguist, 3M

Editor for this issue: Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>


Date: 15-Apr-2015
From: Melody Sweeney <3mTalentManagementmmm.com>
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Computational Linguist, 3M, Texas, USA
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University or Organization: 3M
Department: HIS
Job Location: Texas, USA
Web Address: http://www.3m.com
Job Title: 3M HIS Computational Linguist (Austin, TX)-81133

Job Rank: Computational Linguist; Other

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics


Description:

3M is seeking a Computational Linguist for the Health Information Systems division located in Austin, TX. Be part of what’s next!

3M Health Information Systems (HIS) is the world leader for innovating the language of health and delivers comprehensive software and consulting services. We transform ideas into products and services that help customers add efficiency to their operations and, in turn, deliver better service to patients. The magic of 3M innovation happens when smart, creative people collaborate to break new ground, solve a problem or create a solution that improves or saves lives.

Job Summary:

- Design, implement, and test approaches to automated textual analysis and manipulation using inputs from various stages of the medical documentation workflow (raw speech recognition results, unedited typed documentation, edited documentation, signed documents)
- With help from subject matter expert, generate vocabulary items, variations, and rules expressed in an HPSG-based grammar related to different medical codes
- Use Access, Excel, PERL and SQL to modify vocabulary/variants/rules, process sample files, track errors, and generate statistics
- Use PERL, TFS, SVN, Eclipse and various scripts to incorporate vocabulary and rules into UIMA-based NLP pipeline and run pipeline on document sets
- Review, troubleshoot, resolve NLP errors and disagreements between SME and NLP
- Position may include up to 10% travel

Basic Qualifications:

- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Linguistics from an accredited university
- Minimum two (2)+ years of experience in Computational Linguistics

Preferred Qualifications:

- Medical Terminology
- Corpus Definition and Analysis
- Statistical analysis
- PERL
- Database (MS-SQL, Oracle, etc.)
- Apache UIMA-cTAKES
- Java

Location: Austin, TX
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic travel
Relocation: Is not authorized

Visit us at http://go.3M.com/vdosoftware to see all open “Electronics and Software Jobs” in the body of the Job Description.

About 3M

Do you see the world differently? Are you inspired by how a simple shift can result in big change? Do you share your ideas in the hopes of coming up with something even better by working together? Then join 3M! With 88,000 people around the world in more than 70 countries and $30 billion in sales, 3M is committed to building on our rich heritage by bringing our best to the innovations we create. Be part of improving how people live and work every day. Be part of what’s next at 3M! Follow us 3MCareers and learn more at http://YouTube.com/3MCareers.

Benefits Information:

This position is a 3M HIS position and is therefore not a 3M benefited position. The position is subject to the benefit package under 3M HIS benefits program. Details will be shared with you at the time of interview with the hiring manager.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)

Apply now for this exciting opportunity with 3M. 3M is an EEO/AA employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: 15-May-2015

Web Address for Applications: https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=81133&company=3M&username=
Contact Information:
Melody Sweeney
Email: 3mTalentManagementmmm.com
Phone: 6517373813

Page Updated: 17-Apr-2015