22.2917, Jobs: NLP; Comp Ling: Scientist, DECISIVE ANALYTICS Corporation

Sun Jul 17 16:53:16 UTC 2011

LINGUIST List: Vol-22-2917. Sun Jul 17 2011. ISSN: 1068 - 4875.

Subject: 22.2917, Jobs: NLP; Comp Ling: Scientist, DECISIVE ANALYTICS Corporation

Moderators: Anthony Aristar, Eastern Michigan U <aristar at linguistlist.org>
            Helen Aristar-Dry, Eastern Michigan U <hdry at linguistlist.org>

Reviews: Veronika Drake, U of Wisconsin-Madison  
Monica Macaulay, U of Wisconsin-Madison  
Rajiv Rao, U of Wisconsin-Madison  
Joseph Salmons, U of Wisconsin-Madison  
Anja Wanner, U of Wisconsin-Madison  
       <reviews at linguistlist.org> 

Homepage: http://linguistlist.org/

The LINGUIST List is funded by Eastern Michigan University, 
and donations from subscribers and publishers.

Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christy at linguistlist.org>
================================================================  

The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory 
hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, 
ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
However, we have no means of enforcing these standards.

Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding
employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international
employment page http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set 
up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries.

To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at
http://linguistlist.org/LL/posttolinguist.cfm.

===========================Directory==============================  

1)
Date: 15-Jul-2011
From: Jessica Vermeire [jobs at dac.us]
Subject: Natural Language Processing; Computational Linguistics: Scientist, DECISIVE ANALYTICS Corporation, VA, USA

-------------------------Message 1 ---------------------------------- 
Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:51:59
From: Jessica Vermeire [jobs at dac.us]
Subject: Natural Language Processing; Computational Linguistics: Scientist, DECISIVE ANALYTICS Corporation, VA, USA

E-mail this message to a friend:
http://linguistlist.org/issues/emailmessage/verification.cfm?iss=22-2917.html&submissionid=4526706&topicid=7&msgnumber=1

University or Organization: DECISIVE ANALYTICS Corporation 
Department: Analytic Products Division
Job Location: Virginia, USA 
Web Address: http://www.dac.us
Job Rank: Scientist  

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing; Software Engineering; Machine Learning

Description:

Scientist - Natural Language Processing

The DECISIVE ANALYTICS Corporation's Analytic Products Division is focused
on developing and implementing advanced analytical algorithms for military
and intelligence community applications. In particular, we are working on
developing a solution to the problem of having too much unstructured data.
Whether this data is in the form of unstructured text, video, or audio, we
want to be able to allow users of our product, Contour
(http://contour.dac.us), to be able to find exactly what they need to solve
their problem as quickly as possible.

To support these efforts, DAC is seeking applicants with backgrounds in
algorithm development for Natural Language Processing. 

The successful candidates will:
-  Maintain an understanding of the current and emerging trends in Natural
Language Processing 
-  Lead the development of cutting edge algorithms for Natural Language
Processing  
-  Provide end-to-end Research and Development from project conception and
proposal through algorithm development and prototyping 
-  Possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit to aid in driving the growth of
this employee-owned company
-  Grow the business through expansion into tangential areas of interest

Required Experience and Skill Sets:
-  Minimum of two (2) years experience in Natural Language Processing or
equivalent academic experience
-  Basic familiarity with Java or Matlab
-  Demonstrated ability to convert academic ideas into realized prototype
solutions
-  Strong skills working within a collaborative team environment 

Required Education:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computational Linguistics, Computer Science,
or a related discipline with significant software development experience.  

Desired Education:
Master's degree or higher in Computational Linguistics, Computer Science,
or a related discipline with significant software development experience.

Security Clearance:
Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and have a SECRET clearance or be able to
obtain a DoD SECRET clearance upon hire.

Our trusted products and services, fun company culture, and top-notch
benefits have led DAC to receive the following impressive awards:
-  'Top 50 Best Places to Work' (2011) - Ranked - #1 Medium Company,
Washington Business Journal
-  'Top Virginia Businesses' (2011), DiversityBusiness.com
-  'Great Place to Work' (2009), Washingtonian
-  'Top 50 Best Places to Work' (2009), Washington Business Journal
-  'Top Virginia Businesses' (2008), DiversityBusiness.com
-  'Great Place to Work' (2007), Washingtonian
-  Deloitte's Technology FAST 50 in Virginia and FAST 500 nationwide
(2003-2008)
-  'Fantastic 50', fastest growing companies (2006-2008), The Virginia
State Chamber of Commerce

To learn more about DECISIVE ANALYTICS Corporation and apply online, please
visit http://www.dac.us.

Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)

Email Address for Applications: jobs at dac.us 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.dac.us/careers_welcome.html 
Contact Information:
	Recruiter Jessica Vermeire 
	Email: jobs at dac.us 
	Phone: 703-414-5001 

-----------------------------------------------------------
LINGUIST List: Vol-22-2917	
----------------------------------------------------------