28.1152, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Intern, Expert System Enterprise Corp.

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LINGUIST List: Vol-28-1152. Tue Mar 07 2017. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 28.1152, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Intern, Expert System Enterprise Corp.

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Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2017 11:49:16
From: Barbara Storti [bstorti at expertsystem.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Intern, Expert System Enterprise Corp., Maryland, USA

 
University or Organization: Expert System Enterprise Corp. 
Job Location: Maryland, USA 
Web Address: www.expertsystem.com
Job Title: Knowledge Engineer Intern
Job Rank: Other

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 


Description:

Company profile:

Expert System’s patented technology enriches natural language text with
semantic metadata which can then be used for search engines, data analysis,
media monitoring, question/answer interfaces, and more. Our clients are
companies and government agencies of all sizes that have taken the next
technological step in their knowledge management practices by extending their
coverage to the ever-increasing amount of so-called “unstructured” text. 

Job Description:

Expert System Enterprise is currently seeking an Intern, for a period of 6
months, to join our Knowledge Engineering team in our Rockville, MD office.
“Knowledge Engineering” refers to the technical aspects of building and
maintaining a knowledge/information management system. Knowledge engineers use
taxonomies, write linguistic rules for document categorization and information
extraction, and curate lists of known entities for extraction purposes. The
successful candidate must have a good command of logical reasoning and natural
language grammar. 

Expert System will train the successful candidate to use our proprietary
development tools to customize our software for use by customers.

Primary duties and responsibilities:
- Write linguistic rules for categorization and extraction
- Measure accuracy of customized text analytics software
- Maintain development corpora for rule writing and quality assessment

Qualifications and skill requirements:
- Currently majoring or minoring in linguistics or a related field (computer
science students will also be considered)
- Understanding of natural language grammar and use
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred skills and experience:
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work on a team
- Problem solving
- Proficiency in a scripting language such as Python



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
	Ms. Barbara Storti 
	  
Email Address for Applications: careers at expertsystem.com 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.expertsystem.com/career/knowledge-engineer-intern-rockville/ 
Contact Information:
	Barbara Storti 
	Email: bstorti at expertsystem.com 


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