22.1258, Jobs: Japanese & Comp Ling: Computational Linguist, SAP Labs

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Subject: 22.1258, Jobs: Japanese & Comp Ling: Computational Linguist, SAP Labs

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Date: 15-Mar-2011
From: Michael Wiesner [michael.wiesner at sap.com]
Subject: Japanese & Computational Linguistics: Computational Linguist,  SAP Labs, Massachusetts, USA

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Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:41:04
From: Michael Wiesner [michael.wiesner at sap.com]
Subject: Japanese & Computational Linguistics: Computational Linguist,  SAP Labs, Massachusetts, USA

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University or Organization: SAP Labs 
Department: TIP BAT EIM - Information Quality and Insight
Job Location: Massachusetts, USA 
Web Address: http://www.sap.com
Job Rank: Computational Linguist  

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing

Required Language(s): Japanese (jpn)

Description:

The Text Analysis team at SAP Labs in Cambridge, MA is part of the 
Information Quality and Insight product development group and focuses on 
the development of NLP Information Extraction technologies.

We have an immediate need for a Computational Linguist who will be 
responsible for the Japanese language module in our NLP products. 

Computational Linguist, Japanese
(Consulting Position)

Job Description: 

The Computational Linguist is responsible for the Japanese language 
module ('Lingware') in both our linguistic foundation application and our 
entity and fact extraction solution. The position's responsibilities focus on 
the creation, maintenance and augmentation of machine-readable 
dictionaries, grammar rules and parsing algorithms.

In order to perform this job effectively, you will learn how to use Finite-State 
Technology in the context of our NLP products and will learn how to 
encode grammatical patterns in our proprietary entity/fact extraction 
language. Additionally, you will use a data manipulation language such as 
Perl or Python for script development supporting the automatic analysis of 
domain-specific corpora, automated testing of new rule sets against gold 
standards and calculation of precision/recall scores.

Primary Duties:
- Assumes ownership of the Japanese language module.
- Develops an in-depth understanding of the algorithms available for 
processing linguistic information.
- Continuously enhances and maintains assigned language modules in line 
with product roadmap requirements and the principles and conventions 
used in Lingware development.
- Builds and unit-tests new versions of Lingware modules by following 
established processes. Debugs module functionality at a subsystem level.
- Constantly works to improve the overall performance of assigned 
Lingware modules with respect to industry standards.
- Assists in establishing milestones, ensures assigned work follows 
schedule and informs manager of slippages and proposes corrective 
action. Consistently meets deliverables in terms of matching estimates and 
managing risk.
- Participates in and contributes to formal inspections.
- Presents new ideas to technical audiences and contributes positively to 
design discussions. 
- Provides support, consultation and training to all areas of the company 
with respect to implementing, using, maintaining and improving established 
development processes.

Required Skills:
- B.A. in Computational Linguistics or equivalent
- Native or near-native knowledge of written Japanese
- Fluency in English
- Strong background in syntax and morphology
- Proficiency in at least one data manipulation language (Perl preferred)
- Understanding of underlying computational properties of natural 
languages
- Advanced understanding and knowledge of analyzing linguistic 
phenomena, comparing to those from other languages
- Familiarity with modern quantitative techniques in NLP
- Strict adherence to formal, documented development processes 
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desired Skills/Pluses:
- Experience with regex languages and finite-state automata for NLP 
applications
- Experience with developing or maintaining modules for human languages 
other than immediate area of expertise
- Good working knowledge of at least one programming language (C++ 
preferred)
- Full understanding of the software development life cycle

Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)

Email Address for Applications: michael.wiesner at sap.com 
Contact Information:
	Software Development Director Michael Wiesner 
	Email: michael.wiesner at sap.com 

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