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JOB OPENING: Natural Language Processing R&D
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Research and development group seeks candidates with advanced
degree to support existing contracts, internal research
initiatives, and new business in text understanding, intelligent
information retrieval, machine translation (MT), and related
natural language processing (NLP) technologies.  R&D activities
include technology assessment, design and prototyping, and basic
inquiry.  Washington, D.C. area.

QUALIFICATIONS:

o    Masters in Computer Science or related discipline.  Solid
     Artificial Intelligence, information retrieval, and/or
     computational linguistics background.  

o    Strong hands-on prototyping skills required.  Emphasis is on
     principled software design and software engineering ability,
     including object-oriented systems (e.g., CLOS).

o    NLP or MT system development experience a significant plus. 
     Familiarity with NLP subareas required; ability to bridge
     theory and practice.

o    Good verbal communication and writing skills.

o    U.S. Citizenship is required.  Candidates are generally
     expected to obtain some level of security clearance to
     accommodate a mix of clients.  Current security clearances are
     a significant plus. 

DUTIES:

o    Support multiple, varied projects in NLP, MT, and intelligent
     query processing.  Work with members of existing team to
     prototype critical aspects of system design for experimental
     evaluation.

o    Participate in evaluation of technical feasibility of applying
     a range of NL-related techniques to defined and emerging
     applications areas.

This MTS-level position offers excellent opportunities for
long-term applied research and development in NLP, MT, and
AI-related technologies in a stable, supportive environment with
multiple resources.  Ample opportunities for learning.  Start time
is relatively flexible.  


SUBMISSION PROCEDURES AND RECRUITER'S NOTES:

     Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and
     accompanying cover letter/note.  Kindly reference this
     misc.jobs.offered posting as "NLP/MT".  You may send your
     resume either via regular mail or via e-mail (ASCII only
     please).

     The U.S. Citizenship requirement is not flexible.

     Be assured that all respondents will be given careful
     consideration.  However, depending upon response volume, 
     I regret that I cannot guarantee a personal reply to all
     respondents.

     Regarding general inquiries: Please read the job requirements
     carefully.  Respondents who fit the broad requirements
     described for this position but lack key criteria are welcome
     to send a resume--via regular mail only please--for general
     consideration, but should expect no immediate reply.  Your
     resume will be keyed and filed and you will be contacted where
     alternative positions are or become available.

     CONTACT INFORMATION:

          Chad Thomas
          Thomas Search Consultants
          8409 Lake Crest Terrace
          Suite B
          Fairfax Station, VA  22039

          Phone: (703) 643-2226
          Fax:   (703) 643-0712
          E-mail: c.thomas@compmail.com

          Thomas Search Consultants (TSC) specializes in
          Human-Computer Interface and Artificial Intelligence
          research and development, recruiting for a nationwide
          client base.  TSC is located in the greater Washington,
          D.C. metro area.