22.3778, Jobs: Comp Ling; NLP: Research Linguist, UnitedHealth Group

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Subject: 22.3778, Jobs: Comp Ling; NLP: Research Linguist, UnitedHealth Group

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Date: 27-Sep-2011
From:  Bettis [Michelle_Bettis at uhgrecruitmentservices.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing: Research Linguist, UnitedHealth Group, CA, USA
 

	
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Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:58:42
From:  Bettis [Michelle_Bettis at uhgrecruitmentservices.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing: Research Linguist, UnitedHealth Group, CA, USA

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University or Organization: UnitedHealth Group 
Job Location: California, USA 
Job Rank: Researcher  

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing


Description:

The Research Linguist will work closely with other medical language linguists 
and the Quality Assurance Department to develop state-of-the-art medical 
NLP. Responsibilities include maintaining and developing domain-specific 
lexical databases and rules related to medical diagnoses, procedures, and 
various other facets of medical encounters. This person will apply various 
techniques from computational linguistics to develop and improve software 
modules that perform morphological analysis, tokenization, parsing, and 
semantic analysis. Some linguistic design work on particular areas of 
semantic or grammatical disambiguation will be required, with constant 
attention to implementation and a rapid development cycle. The Research 
Linguist reports to the Manager of NLP Development.

Primary Responsibilities
Technical:
-  Acquire a working knowledge of the main linguistic modules of the LifeCode 
system, including a basic understanding of vector matching, the function and 
editing of lexical analyzers, the role of general purpose lexical analyzers, and 
segmentation, as well as the rules engine used for global coding logic.
-  Assist in the design, development, maintenance, documentation and 
testing of a particular aspect of coding or a particular previously developed 
product.
-  Work with other linguists and software engineers to arrive at new solutions 
to complex problems and to implement these solutions.
-  Work with QA staff to test changes to the system and find problems with 
the system. This may entail extensive regression testing, database querying 
and report generation.

Competencies
Ethics:
-  Is honest at all times
-  Upholds organizational values
-  Works with integrity
-  Treats people with respect
-  Inspires the trust of others

Innovation:
-  Develops innovative approaches and ideas
-  Displays original thinking and creativity

Professionalism:
-  Accepts responsibility for own actions
-  Reacts well under pressure
-  Approaches other in a tactful manner

Teamwork:
-  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views
-  Gives and welcomes constructive feedback
-  Contributes to building a positive team environment

Other Skills / Experience:
-  A demonstrated ability to function within a team and to handle a variety of 
tasks
-  Logical thinker and quick learner with strong problem solving and analytical 
ability
-  Customer service oriented with a strong commitment to produce high 
quality, workable solutions for both internal and external customers
-  Strong oral and written communication skills.

Physical and Time Related Job Requirements
Performing the responsibilities of this position requires the following physical 
demands: 
-  Regularly required to sit
-  Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
-  Talk and hear
-  Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms
-  Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or 
move up to 50 pounds
-  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and 
ability to adjust focus
-  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
-  Work spaces are usually cubicles


Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/ 
Contact Information
	Bettis 
	Email: Michelle_Bettis at uhgrecruitmentservices.com 






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