R. Cheriton School of Computer Science, University of Waterloo. The
successful applicant will have at least a Master’s degree in computer
science, a moderate research record publishing in top journals (such as
CACM) and conferences (such as ACL, SIGIR) in computer science, and
expertise in all of the following areas: (a) Natural language
processing, (b) Algorithms and Information Distance, (c) Cluster
computing and experience in building large software systems, (d)
Question Answer system, (e) Dialogue system, and (f) Translation.
Preference will be given to applicants who have extensive practical
experiences in implemented real life systems in the above areas.
The successful candidate will conduct research on question answering
system and collaborate with students in the department. The research
associate is expected to contribute in research and service to the
University of Waterloo within the hosting department. The emphasis of
the work is on conducting research and implementing a practical question
answering system.
With over 70 faculty members, the University of Waterloo’s David R.
Cheriton School of Computer Science is the largest in Canada. It enjoys
an excellent reputation in pure and applied research and houses a
diverse research program of international stature. Because of its
recognized capabilities, the School attracts exceptionally
well-qualified students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. In
addition, the University has an enlightened intellectual property policy
which vests rights in the inventor: this policy has encouraged the
creation of many spin-off companies. Please see our web site for more
information: http://www.cs.uwaterloo.ca.
Applications and reference letters should be emailed to Professor Ming
Li (mli@uwaterloo.ca
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considered as soon as they are complete and as long as the position is
available. Appointment can commence immediately.
The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified
individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native
peoples, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are
encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents
will be given priority.
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