19.1473, Jobs: Natural Language Processing: Engineer/Researcher, Alelo, Inc.

[LINGUIST Network]

LINGUIST List: Vol-19-1473. Fri May 02 2008. ISSN: 1068 - 4875.

Subject: 19.1473, Jobs: Natural Language Processing: Engineer/Researcher, Alelo, Inc.

Moderators: Anthony Aristar, Eastern Michigan U <aristar at linguistlist.org>
            Helen Aristar-Dry, Eastern Michigan U <hdry at linguistlist.org>
 
Reviews: Randall Eggert, U of Utah  
         <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: Bethany Townsend <bethany at linguistlist.org>
================================================================  

The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to use
non-discriminatory standards in hiring policy. In particular we urge
that employers do not discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity,
nationality, 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.html.

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

1)
Date: 02-May-2008
From: Andre Valente < avalente at alelo.com >
Subject: Natural Language Processing: Engineer/Researcher, Alelo, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, USA

 

	
-------------------------Message 1 ---------------------------------- 
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 12:09:37
From: Andre Valente [avalente at alelo.com]
Subject: Natural Language Processing: Engineer/Researcher, Alelo, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, USA
E-mail this message to a friend:
http://linguistlist.org/issues/emailmessage/verification.cfm?iss=19-1473.html&submissionid=177162&topicid=7&msgnumber=1  


University or Organization: Alelo, Inc. 
Job Location: California, USA 
Web Address: http://alelo.com

Job Rank: NLP engineer/researcher  

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing


Description:

Alelo Inc. produces immersive simulations of real-life social communication
based on interactive 3D video games involving spoken dialogs and cultural
protocols with 'socially intelligent virtual humans'. (Alelo means
'language' in Hawaiian.) Our initial applications teach how to communicate
in foreign languages and cultures, and are rapidly growing in several
training, entertainment, advertising and healthcare markets. Please visit
us at http://alelo.com

We seek a Natural Language Processing Researcher/Engineer to join our
rapidly growing team of talented, passionate professionals. 

Job functions include:
-  Develop and implement NLP applications using both parsing and
statistical techniques.
-  Develop new algorithms to advance the state of the art, specially in
areas such as dialog management and extracting semantic descriptions from
spoken language.
-  Configure NLP technology components for new languages and domains.
-  Develop software tools for data gathering, data annotation, and
component/model configuration management.
-  Help define the agenda for our NLP research and development.

We are looking for someone who has a track record in both research and
engineering of NLP applications, particularly in the area of Natural
Language Understanding. This is a unique opportunity to help advance the
state of the art in natural language systems to support foreign language
learning.

The job requires good design skills and the ability to work with and
integrate several diverse technologies. It is a great opportunity for
someone who likes to get things done and enjoys having real users employing
the software he/she creates. Flexibility and curiosity to learn new
technologies are very important.

Education and experience desired:
-  BS, MS, or PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics,
or physics.
-  5+ years of experience building Natural Language Understanding applications.
-  Strong programming skills in C/C++
-  Experience with natural language generation is a plus.
-  Experience with speech recognition technology is a plus.
-  Experience with languages other than English is a plus.
-  Experience with XML technologies, Unix/Linux, game programming, agents,
or education software is a plus.

Other requirements include:
-  Proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload, and deliver results.
-  Good communication skills.
-  US citizens or permanent residents only.
-  Candidates local to (Southern) California preferred.

We offer competitive benefits package, including: retirement plan; medical,
dental & vision insurance; supplemental insurance; vacation. Most
importantly, we offer an opportunity to perform very interesting work, and
an informal work environment and flexible schedule.

No immigration sponsorship (H1B and similar). No outsourcing companies. No
agencies. No consultants/contractors. Absolutely no phone calls, faxes or
visits.


Application Deadline: 30-May-2008 
	  
Email Address for Applications: jobs at alelo.com 
Contact Information:
	CEO Andre Valente 
	Email: jobs at alelo.com 





-----------------------------------------------------------
LINGUIST List: Vol-19-1473