LINGUIST List 9.1707

Thu Dec 3 1998

Jobs: Computational Ling, Phonology

Editor for this issue: Scott Fults <scottlinguistlist.org>

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  • Kimberly Moore, Computational Ling; Sr. Software Engineer at General Magic
  • Kevin A. Dougherty, Phonology; Postdoc Fellowship at Swarthmore College

    Message 1: Computational Ling; Sr. Software Engineer at General Magic

     Date: 02 Dec 98 03:55:03 +0900
    From: Kimberly Moore <kmooregenmagic.com>
    Subject: Computational Ling; Sr. Software Engineer at General Magic


    Senior Software Engineer - Voice User Interface (VUI)

    General Magic is expanding our team of VUI developers to take on new projects. You will have the opportunity to work with industry experts in speech recognition, text-to-speech synthesis, and voice user interface design. Portico is the world's first second-generation virtual assistant, incorporating General Magic's, Magic Talk tm technology. Portico integrates email, voicemail, fax, paging, telephone, calendar, contacts, notes and other content in a single service accessible over the phone or via the web. Phone access uses advanced natural speech recognition and requires no special equipment and//or memorization of jargonistic commands.

    Job Responsibilities:

    In this position you will design and develop new voice user interface (VUI) applications which allow telephone access to data such as email, voicemail, contacts, and other content. You will also be responsible for enhancements to the Portico service, performance analysis, and changes to the application platform.

    Requirements

    Ten or more years of software development experience, including at least three years of experience developing IVR or voice messaging applications. Experience should include work on projects that emphasized designing effective user interfaces and improving usability, Strong written and oral communication skills, and strong c++ programming skills on the Windows NT operating system are also required.

    To apply please email your resume to: kmooregenmagic.com

    General Magic 420 N. Mary Ave Sunnyvale, CA 94086 www.generalmagic.com

    Kim Moore 408-774-4481

    Message 2: Phonology; Postdoc Fellowship at Swarthmore College

     Date: Wed, 2 Dec 1998 11:53:37 -0500
    From: Kevin A. Dougherty <kdoughe1swarthmore.edu>
    Subject: Phonology; Postdoc Fellowship at Swarthmore College


    SWARTHMORE COLLEGE/ ANDREW W. MELLON POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN THE HUMANITIES: Swarthmore College seeks a phonologist beginning fall, 1999, with a strong background in all areas of core linguistics and the ability to teach Historical and Comparative Linguistics. This is a one-year postdoctoral position with possibility for renewal for a second year. It will combine research with limited teaching duties. Previous teaching experience is a plus. The Ph.D. must be in hand before Sept. 1, 1999, and should have been received within the last seven years. Send c.v., a one-page discussion of the classes you would like to teach, a one-page discussion of the research you plan on pursuing in the next couple of years, all publications, and a list of three recommenders with their e-mail addresses to:

    Ted Fernald Linguistics Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA 19081

    If you will be available for an interview at the January LSA meeing, please note this in your letter. We will begin looking over the files immediately after that meeting. To find out more about our department, please visit us at http://www.swarthmore.edu/SocSci/Linguistics/home.html. Swarthmore College is an equal opportunity employer.