22.1996, Jobs: Natural Language Processing: Associate Research Engineer, ETS

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Subject: 22.1996, Jobs: Natural Language Processing: Associate Research Engineer, ETS

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Date: 06-May-2011
From: Apply Online [none at given.com]
Subject: Natural Language Processing: Associate Research Engineer, ETS (Educational Testing Service), New Jersey, USA
 

	
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Subject: Natural Language Processing: Associate Research Engineer, ETS (Educational Testing Service), New Jersey, USA

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University or Organization: ETS (Educational Testing Service) 
Job Location: New Jersey, USA 
Web Address: http://www.Click2Apply.net/wq7gkp7
Job Rank: Associate Research Engineer  

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing


Description:

ETS (Educational Testing Service), with headquarters in Princeton, NJ>, is a 
global $1.3B not for profit organization.  Our mission is to advance quality 
and equity in education by providing fair and valid assessments, performing 
educational research and influencing policies that promote learning, 
performance, education and professional development. As a nonprofit 
corporation and an innovator in developing tests for clients in education, 
government and business, we are dedicated to advancing educational 
excellence for the communities we serve.

In this team-oriented role, the selected candidate will assist with the 
implementation of natural language processing (NLP) components of medium- 
to large-scale, complex research projects for ETS researchers, testing 
program areas and external clients. You will be offered the opportunity to 
consult with research scientists in the application, modification, and 
documentation of such systems and contribute to the implementation and 
support of new NLP methodologies to support research system development.

Be prepared to further assist in the preparation of NLP development 
components of proposals and cost/resource estimates, implement 
components of technical documentation of NLP software systems, solutions 
and results and regularly attend area-wide staff training and development 
sessions.  In addition to exceptional verbal/written communication skills, our 
qualifications include:

-Master's degree in Computer Science, NLP, Language Technology, 
Computational Linguistics, Linguistics or a closely related field
-A strong programming background, in languages such as Perl, Java, Python, 
and C, and facility with computational algorithms are essential
-Coursework in statistics and experience in using machine learning toolkits 
are highly desirable<
-Ability to maintain continuing awareness of recent advances in natural 
language processing (including speech processing), machine learning, and 
software development methodologies
-Knowledge of UNIX and Windows computing environments 
-Familiarity with UNIX tools and scripting languages and  algorithms, methods 
and data structures in common use in the processing of speech and language 
data

We offer a competitive salary and excellent compensation package including 
medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan, life and disability insurance, 
paid time off and an employee assistance program. Please apply online at 
the application URL provided below.


Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://www.Click2Apply.net/wq7gkp7 
Contact Information:
	Apply Online 
	Email: none at given.com 






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