LINGUIST List 8.799

Thu May 29 1997

Jobs: Natural Language Processing

Editor for this issue: Helen Dry <hdryemunix.emich.edu>

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  • Vasileios Hatzivassiloglou, Job opening: NLP programmer position at Columbia University

    Message 1: Job opening: NLP programmer position at Columbia University

     Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 22:02:55 -0400 (EDT)
    From: Vasileios Hatzivassiloglou <vhcs.columbia.edu>
    Subject: Job opening: NLP programmer position at Columbia University


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    The Natural Language Processing group at the Computer Science Department at Columbia University is seeking a full-time programmer for a one to two year term, with possible renewal.

    DESCRIPTION: The successful applicant will work with Prof. Kathleen McKeown and a research scientist. He or she will participate in the development and support of two systems: a text summarization system, and a system for the processing and filtering of medical records. In cooperation with Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, we are developing a summarization system that will process medical records, notes from doctors and nurses, and online medical sources and construct appropriate summaries geared towards the patient or the health care providers. In the process, a comprehensive system for the extraction of relevant information and the protection of the privacy of patients will also be developed.

    We offer a supportive and informal environment with flexible working hours. The successful applicant will have the opportunity for original research work and for participation in the resulting publications. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Since this is a full-time university staff position, excellent benefits are provided.

    QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. or M.S. in computer science or a related discipline required. The position requires strong programming skills, with expertise in the C or C++ language; experience with programming in a Unix environment, including knowledge of shell-level programming; solid knowledge of formal languages, in particular of finite state automata and transducers; good communication skills; and good interpersonal skills. The following are also desired, although not necessary; the applicant will be expected to cover any deficiencies in these areas as the need arises: Knowledge of the lex language for specifying finite-state scanners; Familiarity with elementary natural language and text processing techniques, as conferred by a course in Natural Language Processing; Knowledge of LISP and Prolog; Knowledge of text-processing languages such as awk and Perl; and familiarity with basic probability theory and statistics. Experience with natural language generation is a big plus.

    We value the ability for independent work, innovation, and contributing fresh ideas to the project and the implementation.

    CONTACT: For further information, or to submit an application, contact Prof. Kathleen McKeown (kathycs.columbia.edu) or Vasileios Hatzivassiloglou (vhcs.columbia.edu). Electronic submission of applications (in plain ASCII format) is encouraged. The starting date for this position will be within July or August 1997.

    Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.