Data2Text (D2T) is a young company recently established by and based at the University of Aberdeen. We are growing rapidly. D2T is expanding beyond its early successes with Meteorological and Oil industry clients and is on a trajectory to make an initial public offering within two years. This is your chance to join the team at the start of this rewarding journey.
D2T builds software systems which generate English summaries of complex data set; these systems combine sophisticated analytics with Natural Language Generation (NLG).Our team is led by those considered to be world leaders in the field of applied NLG solutions. The teams focus on developing algorithmic, analytical and AI systems. A deep sense of camaraderie and accomplishment is the hallmark of the current development practice – a facet new team members are expected to revel in, and build upon.
If you wish to be part of a team that is bringing a whole new form of business service solutions to market; if you revel in the challenge of taking complex algorithms and AI techniques and driving them to real world outcomes; if you wish to be challenged and extended at an early stage of your career you should read on...
About you…
You will be an expert in either Natural Language Generation and/or analytics.You will develop algorithms and production software applications for D2Ts Natural Language platform.You will work with other software team members, the software test group, and applications personnel to deliver complete and high quality software products to customers, according to agreed upon schedules and specifications.
Salary for both positions will be between £30,000 to £50,000 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is:29th June 2012
Applications should be made by submitting a copy of your CV to Gillian Tierney (gtierney@involvehr.co.uk).
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Professor Ehud Reiter, (ehud.reiter@data2text.com)
D2T is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer
Requirements:
Expertise
Essential:
·Natural Language Generation (for NL Engineer)
·Analytics (for Analytics Engineer)
·Solid skills in the application of Machine Learning to computational linguistics tasks
Desirable:
·Commercial experience preferred, but candidates who have a solid academic background will also be considered
Programming Skills
Essential:
·Experience in using an object oriented programming language is essential (Java (preferred), C# or C++)
Desirable:
·Experience of designing and implementing software with real users
Other Skills
Essential:
·Good teamwork and organisation skills
·Ability to work on own initiative
·Excellent written and oral communication skills, including electronic communication
·Passion for NLG
Desirable:
·Commercial software development
Education
Essential:
·Bachelors in Computing Science (or other related degree)
Desirable:
MSc in Computing Science (or other related discipline)
