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Submitted January 22, 2008
Software Developer
Cycorp, Inc.
Cycorp, a leader in AI R&D, has immediate openings in Cleveland, Ohio for Software Developers to help bring intelligent software applications into widespread use. These individuals will work beside researchers at a major healthcare institution, supporting expansion of a knowledge-based application involving database integration and natural language processing.
The Software Developers will be extending Cycorp's GUI's, natural language interfaces, inference engines, and external-information-source integration code. They must have experience and facility with user-centered design and extreme development in Java and Python, including responsive requirements analysis, coding, and testing in Linux and Windows environments. Successful candidates typically hold a degree in computer science and have several years' experience in commercial software development. Ideal candidates would also have training or experience in medical computing, in user interface design and development, and in several of these additional areas: AI, ontologies, predicate calculus, semantic web standards, information visualization, state-of-the-art SCM (source code management) tools and configuration management best practices, developing and managing web services and Web 2.0 interfaces. They should have a history of working in a mixed research and development environment. They should also possess strong technical skills with some of the following: AJAX, Ruby, JSON, Swing, SwingX, SQL, Lucene, Lisp, Prolog, RDF, OWL, SPARQL, XML, XSLT, IKRIS, .NET, C#, ASP, SQL Server, Oracle, SOAP, Protégé, Cyc.
Applicants should have experienced first-hand the creation and rollout of a commercial software product, or else have a good sense of humor. Other pluses include experience with authoring journal articles, proposals, documentation, and project reports; managing a small team of developers; and preparing and giving lectures and demonstrations. Successful candidates will contribute to the development and deployment of great-looking, highly-usable medical applications of strong semantic AI technology. Initially, they will support the ad hoc querying (by clinical researchers) of patient data across multiple domains and sources; supporting the growth of large medical knowledge bases by a large community of experts; and supporting semantic search (by end users) of medical information sources.
We offer competitive compensation, a stimulating and productive work environment, and a chance to contribute to development and commercialization of genuine Artificial Intelligence. Be in the vanguard of those applying these technologies to advance population-centric medical research and patient-centric medical care.
Cycorp is an equal-opportunity employer. No person shall be excluded from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action, or be denied any benefits or participation in any activities on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, handicap, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status. Cycorp hires only persons authorized to work in the United States and verifies identity and eligibility for employment, and completes form I-9 for all new employees within three (3) business days of the date of hire.
Salary and Terms: Full-time position, salary TBD
Company Website: www.cyc.com
Send a letter of application and resume to jobs@cyc.com (attachments
in Word or PDF formats only), or by U.S. mail to attention of Rob
Lewis.
Rob Lewis
Cycorp, Inc.
7718 Wood Hollow Drive, Suite 250
Austin
TX 78731
512-514-2992
512-342-4030
jobs@cyc.com
Submitted January 22, 2008
Ontologist
Cycorp, Inc
Cycorp, a leader in AI R&D, has immediate openings in Cleveland, Ohio for Ontologists to help us bring intelligent software applications into widespread use. These individuals will work alongside researchers at a major healthcare institution, supporting the expansion of a knowledge-based application involving database integration and natural language processing. The Ontologists will be extending the Cyc® KB into areas related to, e.g., cardiology. They must be very facile converting English sentences representing assertions into equivalent formal sentences in a predicate calculus such as Common Logic. Ideal candidates will also have educational and/or practical experience related to medicine and healthcare informatics. They will be familiar with some of the following: higher order and modal logics, databases (SQL, SPARQL, SQL-based relational triple stores), XSLT, RDF, OWL, XML, SNOMED, ICD, Cyc, IKRIS, Protégé, Java, Python, Lisp, lexicography. While there is no formal educational level required, successful candidates in the past have typically held advanced degrees in computer science, philosophy, or linguistics, and often have had several years' experience developing ontologies.
Applicants should have experienced first-hand the creation and rollout of a commercial software product, or else should possess a good sense of humor. Other pluses include experience with authoring journal articles, proposals, documentation, and project reports; managing a small team of developers; and preparing and giving lectures and demonstrations. Successful candidates will significantly contribute to the development and deployment of great-looking, highly-usable medical applications of strong semantic AI technology. Initially, they will be supporting the ad hoc querying (by clinical researchers) of patient data across multiple domains and sources; supporting the growth of large medical knowledge bases by a large community of experts; and supporting semantic search (by end users) of medical information sources.
We offer competitive compensation, a stimulating and productive work environment, and the chance to contribute to the development and commercialization of genuine Artificial Intelligence. Be in the vanguard of those applying these technologies to advance population-centric medical research and patient-centric medical care.
Cycorp is an equal-opportunity employer. No person shall be excluded from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action, or be denied any benefits or participation in any activities on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, handicap, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status. Cycorp hires only persons authorized to work in the United States and verifies identity and eligibility for employment, and completes form I-9 for all new employees within three (3) business days of the date of hire.
Salary and Terms: Full-time position, salary TBD
Company Website: www.cyc.com
Send a letter of application and resume by email to jobs@cyc.com
(attachments in Word or PDF formats only), or by U.S. mail to the
attention of Rob Lewis.
Rob Lewis
Cycorp, Inc
7718 Wood Hollow Drive, Suite 250
Austin
TX 78731
512-514-2992
512-342-4030
jobs@cyc.com
Submitted January 10, 2008
Openings for Faculty in Intelligent Decision Support Systems
Singapore Management University, School of Information Systems (SIS)
Applications for research focused tenure-track positions are invited at all levels. The SIS research mission is to address deep technology challenges and management issues in information systems that have the potential to transform the way businesses operate. Real-world industry sectors provide SIS with a test-bed and laboratory for experimentation, as well as a fertile breeding ground for new ideas. Our faculty and students apply their research results to solve real problems in the context of industry settings, and to create innovative information technology applications, systems, and management methods. At the same time, our faculty actively publish in top quality computer science and management science conference and journal outlets. The Singapore Management University (SMU) was officially incorporated in January 2000. It is a public-funded institution chartered in a unique way to provide the flexibility and operating characteristics of an American-style private university. Today, SMU is home to over 5,400 students and comprises six schools.
We are seeking faculty candidates in Intelligent Decision Support Systems who are doing research in the following areas: Interactive and visual analytics for decision support; Computational intelligence for optimisation and decision support ; Computational markets and strategy games.
Research in SIS is concentrated in the following areas: Data Management and Business Intelligence; Information Security and Trust; Software Systems, Architecture and Integration; Intelligent Decision Support Systems; and Information Systems Management. SIS faculty members in all areas are strongly encouraged to collaborate on innovative research projects. SMU's Office of Research, the SIS's Research Centre, and the Singapore government provide generous support for high quality research proposals.
SIS undergraduate and post-graduate programmes produce people who have depth in technology and innovative applications, and also understand IT management. The SIS undergraduate programme is committed to innovative pedagogy. SIS launched the first PhD programme in SMU in August 2006. SIS also launched a Master of IT in Business programme in August 2007.
Company Website: http://www.sis.smu.edu.sg
Qualified candidates should initially submit a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements and samples of
published work. Candidates may submit softcopy or hardcopy of their
application materials to:
SIS Faculty Recruiting
Singapore Management University
School of Information Systems
80 Stamford Road
Singapore 178902
siscv@smu.edu.sg
Submitted January 03, 2008
Assistant or Associate Professor of Computer Science, Positions #810-08 (Revised)
University of California, Santa Cruz — Baskin School of Engineering
This recruitment has been revised and expanded. Applicants who previously applied to the CS 810-08 positions do not need to re-apply.
The UCSC Computer Science Department seeks qualified applicants for the following tenured/tenure-track faculty positions within the Baskin School of Engineering:
ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Interests: Outstanding applicants with research excellence in
computational aspects of videogame design such as artificial
intelligence, real-time animation/graphics and HCI.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Interests: Outstanding applicants with research excellence in
computational digital media in the context of videogames, including
game design, game studies and game art.
Position: 810-08
The department has strong graduate and undergraduate programs.
Research and instruction are supported by excellent computing
facilities and state-of-the-art laboratories in the new Engineering 2
building. UCSC is close to Silicon Valley and has strong ties with
many of the high technology companies in the area. Faculty salaries
are competitive and opportunities for consulting are extensive. A detailed job description and application instructions are available
at
www.soe.ucsc.edu/jobs/810-081pgflyer.pdf
For full consideration, materials should reference position number
810-08 and arrive by JANUARY 4, 2008 (if Digital Media) or FEBRUARY
20, 2008 (if Computer and Video Game Design). Applications will be
screened for the appropriate designation within the digital media
and/or computer and video game design areas of expertise.
Salary and Terms: Full time, career position
Company Website: http://www.soe.ucsc.edu/jobs
TO APPLY: Applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae, as Statement of
Research Plans, a Statement of Teaching Interests, 3-5 Selected
Publications (URLs or PDF format preferred), and Full Contact
Information for three to five people who are willing to write
confidential letters of recommendation*. Applicants are invited to
submit a statement addressing their contributions to diversity through
their research, teaching and/or service. We strongly encourage
electronic submission of your materials. Directions are given at
https://www.soe.ucsc.edu/jobs/faculty/apply.
*All letters will be treated as confidential documents; please direct
your references to UCSC's confidentiality statement
Computer Science Search Committee #810-08
University of California, Santa Cruz - Baskin School of Engineering
1156 High Street M/S SOE3
Santa Cruz
CA 95064
459-4259
csrecruit@soe.ucsc.edu
UCSC is an EEO/AA/IRCA Employer, committed to excellence through
diversity. We strive to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates
and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and
employees.
Submitted December 22, 2007
Senior R&D Engineer
Clark & Parsia LLC
Small, established startup in downtown DC seeks an experienced, systems-level Java programmer to join an exciting team working on R&D projects in semantic technologies, including Semantic Web, reasoning, planning, description logics, semantic web services, logistics, etc. The successful applicant will be smart and have a demonstrable record of getting things done.
- Bachelor's or Master's in CS or similar field
- Minimum 5 years of serious programming experience
- Experience with AI, KR, logic programming a definite plus
- Enthusiasm for solving difficult, algorithmically novel problems required
- Familiarity with database theory valuable
- Familiarity with systems or operations research also valuable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be eligible to work permanently in the US
We offer the following benefits: Competitive salary and benefits (401k, FSA, health ins, etc), intellectually stimulating work that matters, interesting, vibrant work environment with lots of perks
Salary and Terms: TBD
Company Website: http://clarkparsia.com/
Send resume and cover letter via email only
Kendall Clark
Clark & Parsia LLC
kendall@clarkparsia.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Submitted December 13, 2007
Group Leader Inflammation Pathways Group
Pfizer Global Research & Development
When does research become answers?
Touching the lives of millions of people everywhere. Reaching beyond
the ordinary to make an impact on something greater than the bottom
line. Playing a key role in some of the most critical issues facing
healthcare today.
We are Pfizer Global Research & Development (PGRD), the largest pharmaceutical R&D organization in the world. As Pfizer’s visionary discovery and development division, innovation shapes our strategy, defines our purpose and governs every facet of our operations — from the research and development that leads to pharmaceutical breakthroughs to the way we respond to the changing marketplace.
Our emphasis on innovation has enabled us to bring to market a wide range of outstanding medicines, such as Lipitor, Zithromax, Viracept, Zoloft, Viagra and our newest smoking cessation medicine, Chantix. But we recognize that there is much, much more work to be done, and we look forward to conquering the challenges facing global healthcare. Today, our research pipeline spans many therapeutic areas and research projects and we’re committed to bringing even more miracles to the marketplace. Here, we imagine that our world can be a healthier and happier place for all.
We Currently Have The Following Opportunity: Group Leader Inflammation Pathways Group
Individual is expected to apply skill requirements listed above in their primary responsibility for planning, executing, and delivering on target /target pathway identification and validation as well as candidate compound mechanism of action determination. Additional efforts will include biomarker discovery and pathway analysis of current portfolio targets. Position will include responsibility for a group of scientists. The individual will be expected to devise and implement approaches as well as identifying external partners and technologies to discover and validate targets, target pathways and biomarkers in close partnership with therapeutic area teams. In addition, application of molecular genetic and computational approaches will be applied in evaluation of MOA and safety assessment of later stage projects. Comprehensive understanding of strengths and limitations of in vitro and in vivo models of disease and experience in developing alternative/improved approaches will be done. Facilitating team oriented approaches across functional lines, active participation on project teams, and serving as the interface with internal and external collaborators will be a part of regular responsibilities. Individuals will be encouraged to lead projects. In addition, candidates will be expected to mentor, recruit, and hire associates. Supervising a laboratory and generating decision-making data on the early pipeline will be a primary role along with contributing to Inflammation Pathways strategy and tactics.
Ph.D. or comparable experience in Molecular Biology Molecular Genetics, Genomics or a related discipline with greater than 4 years of relevant post-graduate experience is required. Immunology expertise is highly desired. Experience in the application of one or more molecular genetic approaches (gene transfer, antisense, RNAi, genetic knock-out, and genetics) to modulate targets for understanding gene function in disease and normal physiology is required. Working knowledge and demonstrated productivity in one or more target discovery approaches (function-based gene and cell screens, forward genetics, disease pathway mapping) with significant experience in expression profiling and an appreciation of the linkage of these approaches to biomarker discovery are a must. An in-depth understanding of the application of high content/multiplex assay technologies a plus. Candidate should be proficient with the application or partnering of bioinformatics/computational approaches in functional genomics. Up-to-date experience in disease biology relevant to Inflammation and/or inflammation targets and pathways related to other disease areas including but not limited to Oncology, Asthma & Respiratory, Ophthalmology, and Diabetes is preferred.
Job Requisition #: 74728, St. Louis, MO
To learn more about our people, our products, and our plans for the future, visit www.pfizer.com/careers. Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must have authorization to work for Pfizer in the U.S
Contact Instructions: Do Not Email. Please apply online at http://www.pfizer.com/careers
Submitted December 12, 2007:
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Artificial Intelligence
Northwestern University - EECS Department
Northwestern University is seeking a faculty member in the area of Artificial Intelligence. The appointment will be a tenure-track position in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Areas of interest include knowledge representation and reasoning (e.g., creating high-performance reasoning systems), high-level natural language processing (e.g., semantics, dialogue/discourse understanding, learning), cognitive modeling of conceptual information processing (e.g., learning by reading, common sense reasoning), and other areas relevant to achieving human-level AI. The position is intended to be offered at the Assistant Professor level, but appointments at all ranks will be considered.
The candidate must have a PhD or equivalent degree and a solid background in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science. Applicants should also have the ability to establish an independently funded, innovative research program and have a strong commitment to teaching. Applicants must be able to teach CS courses. Northwestern University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and under-represented minorities are encouraged. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
Salary and Terms: Salary is competitive.
University Website: www.northwestern.edu
Contact Instructions: Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements and at least three letters of recommendation to ai-search [at] eecs.northwestern.edu. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by February 1, 2008. Preference will be given to early applications, and interviews may start early, but no offer will be made prior to February 2008. The starting date for this position is September 1, 2008.
Contact: AI Search Committee
2145 Sheridan Road
Evanston IL 60208
ai-search [at] eecs.northwestern.edu
Submitted December 11, 2007:
Professor of Computational and Data Sciences
George Mason University
George Mason University, Computational and Data Sciences Department invites applications for a Professor of Computational and Data Sciences and of Health Informatics and Director of the Center for Discovery Science and Health Informatics.
The professorship is a full-time, twelve-month, tenured faculty position in the Department of Computational and Data Sciences (CDS) of the College of Science at George Mason University, with a joint faculty appointment in the College of Health and Human Services. The CDS department offers a Ph.D. in computational sciences and informatics (CSI), with an area of concentration in computational learning. The mission of the center is to conduct research in the theory and methodology of computational and statistical learning and, in collaboration with professionals in the health sciences, to transfer the methodology to applications in health informatics. The center includes faculty affiliates from various university departments, both in the computational and data sciences and in the health sciences.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. George Mason University is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity.
Salary and Terms: Commensurate with education and experience.
University Website: http://jobs.gmu.edu
Application Process: To view the complete list of qualifications and responsibilities and to apply for position number F6778z, go to http://jobs.gmu.edu and first fill out a faculty application. Subsequently, send (1) a letter of application, (2) a current curriculum vitae including a list of peer-reviewed publications, (3) a statement of research accomplishments and future research plans, and (4) names of four references to:
James Gentle,
Chair, Search Committee,
Department of Computational and Data Sciences,
George Mason University,
4400 University Drive, MS 6A2,
Fairfax, VA, 22030-4444.
Letters of inquiry and applications may be sent electronically to jgentle@gmu.edu.
Submitted Oct 18, 2007:
Tenure-Track Computer Science Faculty Positions
Drexel University Computer Science Department
Drexel University's Department of Computer Science (www.cs.drexel.edu) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at all levels. The preferred interest is ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE and MULTI-AGENT SYSTEMS, although exceptional applicants in other areas will be considered. The department has expanding graduate research and education programs in software engineering, graphics and vision, information assurance and security, human-computer interaction, and scientific computing. We specialize in interdisciplinary and applied research and are supported by several major federal research grants from NSF, DARPA, ONR, DoD, DoE and NIST, as well as by private sources such as Nissan, NTT, and Lockheed Martin.
The department offers BS, BA, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in computer science as well as BS and MS degrees in software engineering. Drexel is a designated National Security Agency (NSA) Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education. The department has over 600 undergraduate and over 100 graduate students, with annual research expenditures in excess of $4M. Several of the Computer Science faculty are recipients of NSF CAREER or Young Investigator Awards.
Review of applications begins immediately. To assure consideration materials from applicants should be received by February 1, 2008. Successful applicants must demonstrate potential for research and teaching excellence in the environment of a major research university.
Salary and Terms:
Company Website:www.cs.drexel.edu
To be considered, please send an email to: cs-search-08@cs.drexel.edu.
Please include a cover letter, CV, brief statements describing your research program and teaching philosophy, and contact information for at least four references. Electronic submissions in PDF format are strongly preferred.
Drexel University Computer Science Department
3175 John F Kennedy Blvd, Suite 100
Philadelphia
PA 19104
215-895-2669
215-895-0545
cs-search-08@cs.drexel.edu
Submitted Oct 18, 2007:
Research Scientists, Research Engineers and Technical Program Managers
Drexel ACIN Program
The Applied Communications and Information Networking (ACIN) Program at Drexel University is seeking candidates for expected openings for Research Scientists, Research Engineers and Technical Program Managers. Applicants with a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering are strongly preferred, but opportunities also exist for individuals with M.S. degrees and significant industrial experience. The work is conducted at ACIN Program Laboratories in Waterfront Technology Center, Camden, NJ.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions.
The ACIN Program is highly interdisciplinary, focusing on research spanning command and control systems as well as wireless and mobile communications. Successful candidates should have research, development and/or programmatic experience in one or more of the following areas: communication systems, networking, antenna design, software defined radio, service-oriented architectures, intelligent systems, agent-based systems, autonomous systems, robotics and software engineering. Duties include performance of technical work, proposal writing and coordination of teams performing applied research (6.2) and technology development (6.3). Sponsors of current ACIN projects include DARPA, the National Institute of Justice and several program offices of the Department of Defense.
Senior positions are also available. ACIN offers competitive salary and benefits packages. Review of applications begins immediately.
To be considered, please send an email to:
research-07@lists.cs.drexel.edu
Please include a cover letter, CV, and contact information for at least three references. Electronic submissions in PDF format are strongly preferred.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions.
research-07@lists.cs.drexel.edu
Drexel ACIN Program
200 Federal Street; Suite 300
Camden
NJ 08103