18.394, Jobs: Comput Ling: Research Scientist, Educational Testing Service

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Subject: 18.394, Jobs: Comput Ling: Research Scientist, Educational Testing Service

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Date: 02-Feb-2007
From:  HR < cattaway at ETS.org >
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Research Scientist, Educational Testing Service, NJ, USA 

	
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Date: Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:49:34
From:  HR < cattaway at ETS.org >
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Research Scientist, Educational Testing Service, NJ, USA 
 

University or Organization: Educational Testing Service 
Web Address: http://www.ets.org
Job Rank: Research Scientist  
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Speech Technology

Description:

Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, ETS is the world's premier educational
measurement institution and a leader in educational research. As an
innovator in developing achievement and occupational tests for clients in
business, education, and government, we are determined to advance
educational excellence for the communities we serve.

ETS Research & Development has a Research Scientist opening in the
Automated Scoring and Natural Language Processing Group. This group
conducts research focusing on the development of new capabilities in
automated scoring and NLP-based analysis and evaluation systems, which are
used to improve assessments, learning tools and test development practices
for diverse groups of users that include K-12 students, college students,
English Language Learners and lifelong learners. The Research Scientist
position involves applying scientific, technical and software engineering
skills to designing and conducting research studies and developing
capabilities in support of educational products and services. 

Requirements:

- A Ph.D. in Natural Language Processing, Computational Linguistics,
Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering with a focus on speech
technology, particularly speech recognition.  Knowledge of linguistics is a
plus.
- Evidence of at least three years of independent substantive research
experience and/or experience in developing and deploying speech technology
capabilities, preferably in educational environments.
- Demonstrable contributions to new and/or modified theories of speech
processing and their implementation in automated systems.
- Practical expertise with speech recognition systems and fluency in at
least one major programming language (e.g., Java, Perl, C/C++, Python).
- Three years of independent substantive research experience and/or
experience in developing and deploying speech technology capabilities,
preferably in educational environments.

Please send copy of your resume, along with cover letter stating salary
requirements and job #2965, to e-mail: cattaway at ETS.org.

ETS offers competitive salaries, outstanding benefits, a stimulating work
environment, and attractive growth potential. ETS is an Equal Opportunity,
Affirmative Action Employer.
	 
Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)

Contact Information 
	Email: cattaway at ETS.org





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