Xerox – Two Research Scientists – Machine Learning and Machine Translation

Positions: Two Research Scientists, Machine Translation and Machine Learning

The Cross-Language Technologies (CLT) group of the Xerox Research
Centre Europe conducts research in Statistical Machine Translation
and Cross-Language Information Retrieval, Categorization and
Clustering using and extending advanced machine learning
methods. The team is part of the PASCAL 2 European Network of
Excellence, ensuring a strong network of academic collaboration. We
are opening two positions for researchers interested in Statistical
Machine Translation. For the first position, we are looking for a
candidate with a strong Machine Learning background; for the second
position for a candidate with a strong Statistical Machine
Translation (SMT), or statistical Natural Language Processing (NLP)
background.

Required experience and qualifications.

For the first position:

* PhD in computer science, statistics or mathematics with focus on
Machine Learning.
* Acquaintance with SMT or NLP is a plus.

For the second position:

* PhD in computer science or computational linguistics with focus on
SMT or statistical NLP.
* Acquaintance with Machine Learning is a plus.

For both positions:

* Strong publication record and evidence of implementing systems.
* A good command of English, as well as open-mindedness and the will
to collaborate within a team.

Expected starting date: September 2010
Duration: 18 months

Application instructions

Please email your CV and covering letter, with message subject
“Cross-Language Technologies Researcher” to xrce-candidates and to
nicola dot cancedda at xrce.xerox.com. Inquiries can be sent to
nicola dot cancedda at xrce.xerox.com.

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research organization, which aims at creating innovative document
technologies to support growth in Xerox content and document
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Grenoble, France. Our domains of research stretch from the social
sciences to computing. We have renowned expertise in natural
language applications, work practice studies, image-based document
processing, distributed applications and knowledge management
agents. The diversity of culture and disciplines at XRCE makes it an
interesting and stimulating environment to work in, leading to often
unexpected discoveries! XRCE is part of the Xerox Innovation group
made up of 800 researchers and engineers in four world-renowned
research and technology centres. Xerox is an equal opportunity
employer. XRCE ensures equal opportunities for all.

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