28.1921, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Sentiment Analysis: Researcher, University of Warwick

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Subject: 28.1921, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Sentiment Analysis: Researcher, University of Warwick

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Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:40:28
From: Maria Liakata [M.Liakata at warwick.ac.uk]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Sentiment Analysis: Researcher, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom

 
University or Organization: University of Warwick 
Department: Computer Science
Job Location: Coventry, United Kingdom 
Web Address: https://goo.gl/M4vMBS
Job Title: Research Engineer in Natural Language Processing
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Sentiment Analysis

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Fixed term contract for 2 years, with the potential for permanent employment.
Based in Manchester, UK.

Opportunity:

Data science company Metafused, in partnership with the University of Warwick,
have a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and skilled computer scientist
to play a critical role in the development of industry standard target
dependent sentiment and intent analysis by sharing knowledge with experts in
the field.

- Develop state of the art methodology for determining specific sentiment and
intent for industry
- Opportunities for leadership in quickly expanding company
- £2000 per annum training budget

Opportunity Details

- 2 year fixed term post with potential for permanent employment
- Gain project management experience
- Work with senior company management to realise benefits to the business
- Post based at the premises of Metafused, Manchester, UK
- Salary of up to £27,629

Qualification Required

- PhD (submitted or awarded) or Masters in natural language processing,
machine learning or a related area. Exceptional candidates with a First class
undergraduate degree may also be considered. 

Responsibilities

- Research into existing state of the art techniques in sentiment analysis and
data fusion
- Research and development of advanced sentiment analysis tools
- Research and development of probabilistic techniques for data fusion and
customer profiling
- Managing the project including the budget
- Development of production-ready software
- Production of documentation and training materials
- Liaising with, and regular reporting to, business and university supervisors



Application Deadline: 30-Apr-2017 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://goo.gl/M4vMBS 
Contact Information:
	Maria Liakata 
	Email: M.Liakata at warwick.ac.uk 
	Phone: 02476523681 


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