20.2770, Jobs: Various Fields: Programmer Analyst, Linguistic Data Consortium

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Subject: 20.2770, Jobs: Various Fields: Programmer Analyst, Linguistic Data Consortium

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Date: 13-Aug-2009
From: Kazuaki Maeda < maeda at ldc.upenn.edu >
Subject: Computational Linguistics, Language Resource Creation, Natural Language Processing: Programmer Analyst, Linguistic Data Consortium, Pennsylvania, USA
 

	
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Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:46:51
From: Kazuaki Maeda [maeda at ldc.upenn.edu]
Subject: Computational Linguistics, Language Resource Creation, Natural Language Processing: Programmer Analyst, Linguistic Data Consortium, Pennsylvania, USA 

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University or Organization: Linguistic Data Consortium 
Job Location: Pennsylvania, USA 
Web Address: http://www.ldc.upenn.edu

Job Rank: Programmer Analyst  

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Language Resource Creation, Natural Language Processing


Description:

Linguistic Data Consortium at the University of Pennsylvania has an
immediate opening for a full-time programmer analyst to support our rapidly
growing linguistic resource creation projects, including the DARPA Machine
Reading program.

Programmer Analyst (#090727106)

Duties: This position will support multiple, concurrent language resource
creation projects by providing programming, technical and research support
in a lead capacity.  Working with internal and external stakeholders, the
position will develop achievable technical roadmaps for each project and
will oversee their execution.

Tasks may include:

-design and develop flexible user interfaces for manual annotation of
linguistic data
-prepare linguistic resources for annotation, including indexing and format
normalization
-negotiate project technical specifications with key internal and external
stakeholders
-develop data formats to support collection and annotation tasks
-research, evaluate and integrate third-party software into LDC's data
production pipeline
-perform statistical analysis of linguistic data
-train and supervise full-time or part-time technical staff
-assist with corpus publication including data validation and sanity checks
-provide technical support to linguistic annotators and other project staff
-represent technical aspects of LDC's linguistic resource creation efforts
at workshops and in publications, as required

Minimum Qualifications: BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent, MA/MS
preferred; at least 2 years of related experience or an equivalent
combination of education and experience; strong programming skills in at
least two of the following programming languages: Python, C++, Java and
Perl; solid UNIX and Windows skills; solid knowledge of Unicode, XML and
relational databases; ability to work independently as well as within a
team; good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; ability to
communicate with both technical and non-technical audience; attention to
detail; effective decision making and a strong sense of personal
accountability coupled with appropriate use of delegation; ability to
juggle multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and manage time
effectively in deadline driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in creating web applications, search
engine indexing, and GUI programming; education or research experience in
Linguistics, Computational Linguistics or Human Language Technologies;
proven track record in successful personnel management including
development of junior staff.

For further information or to apply online, please visit
http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu, and search postings for reference number
090727106, or follow the quick link listed as the application address.

Penn offers an excellent benefits package including medical/dental,
retirement plans, tuition assistance and a minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation
per year. The University of Pennsylvania is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer.

This position is contingent upon funding.

For more information about LDC and the programs we support, visit the
program website.


Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=190206 
Contact Information:
	Kazuaki Maeda 
	Email: maeda at ldc.upenn.edu 



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