LKB-related position at Cambridge

[Ann Copestake]

An official job advert for an LKB-related position at Cambridge is below.  I 
would be very happy to consider applications from people who've worked with 
the LKB who don't necessarily meet all the other requirements, but programming 
ability is a prerequisite.  The salary range is quoted in GB pounds. If you 
are interested in applying, please contact me informally by email asap.

Please feel free to distribute this ad to anyone who might be interested.  

Ann Copestake
aac at cl.cam.ac.uk


University of Cambridge
Computer Laboratory

Research Associate
Salary range:17,626 - 26,491
Proposed start date: As soon as possible after closing date

The project will combine deep and shallow processing methods to develop 
techniques for information extraction for business intelligence and for email 
response.  The role of the Research Associate will be to develop an approach 
for integrating existing frameworks for deep and shallow processing via 
semantic representation and to design and implement appropriate algorithms.  
The position also involves some work on natural language generation, within 
the context of an existing implementation, and support for multilingual 
grammar development.The candidate must be capable of working with a high 
degree of independence and will be required to represent the Cambridge group 
in consortium meetings.

Qualifications and experience required:  

PhD in Computational Linguistics.  Further experience highly desirable, 
especially in collaborative projects.You should be able to demonstrated broad 
knowledge of natural language processing, including both deep and shallow 
methodologies.  Experience in information retrieval, named entity recognition, 
machine learning, disambiguation, language generation, semantic analysis, 
robust and deep parsing and logical representation techniques would be 
particularly valuable.Ability to program in Common Lisp.  C/C++, Perl, Prolog 
also desirable.  A working knowledge of Unix, Unix utilities etc is essential.

Number of references required:  2

Applications must be made in writing and must be accompanied by a CV and a 
form PD18, downloadable from: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/personnel/form
s/pd18/

Contact name for further details and applications:  Caroline Bean, University 
of Cambridge Computer Laboratory, William Gates Building, JJ Thomson Avenue, 
Cambridge CB3 0FD

Closing date for applications: 5 December 2002