27.4142, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; NLP: Researcher, Educational Testing Service

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Subject: 27.4142, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; NLP: Researcher, Educational Testing Service

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Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2016 09:20:58
From: David Yanchuk [dyanchuk at ets.org]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; NLP: Researcher, Educational Testing Service, California, USA

 
University or Organization: Educational Testing Service 
Department: Research & Development
Job Location: California, USA 
Web Address: http://www.ets.org/
Job Title: Research Engineer
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; NLP


Description:

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 an opening for a Research Engineer in the
Natural Language Processing (NLP) & Speech research group. The projects in
this research group focus on the application of NLP & Speech processing
algorithms in automated scoring capabilities for assessment tasks involving
constructed responses (such as essays and spoken responses). This is an
excellent opportunity to be part of a world-renowned research and development
team and have a significant impact on existing and next generation NLP &
Speech systems and their application to assessment.

Basic functions and Responsibilities

- Implement and contribute to the planning of NLP components in the scope of
complex research projects for ETS researchers, testing program areas, and
external clients. Consult with experienced research scientists in the
application, modification, and documentation of such systems using established
technologies, and novel approaches from the research literature. Contribute to
the planning of the schedule of tasks required to successfully complete such
projects.

- Work effectively in a team setting with researchers, testing program areas,
and external clients and take an active role in contributing to team
discussions and decisions.

- Analyze, design, modify, develop, document and implement technologies for
executing complex NLP  research and development tasks. Identify unexpected
problems in the application of NLP tools, and develop solutions.

- Consult area- or division-wide on the development of technologies for
executing complex NLP research and development tasks. Contribute to the
evaluation and/or the implementation and support of new NLP methodologies to
support research system development.

- Contribute to the preparation of research project proposals and related
cost/resource estimates.

- Maintain continuing awareness of recent advances in NLP, machine learning,
and software development methodologies.

- Develop technical documentation of NLP systems, solutions and results.

- Assist with area-wide staff training and development initiatives through
one-on-one mentoring and/or small group training exercises.

Full details for this job can be found on our company website at the
application URL below.



Application Deadline: 30-Dec-2016 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://ets.org/careers 
Contact Information:
	Sr Recruiter Consultant David Yanchuk 
	Email: dyanchuk at ets.org 


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