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3 job openings: Researcher/Scientist, Information Retrieval

We have openings at Overture for up to 3 people in the following capacity:

Senior Algorithm Researcher/ Scientist - Information Retrieval

Job Description: Perform applied research and development in areas related
to information retrieval and natural-language processing

Responsibilities:
Initiate and execute applied research projects
Develop new and innovative algorithms and heuristics
Build prototypes (hands-on analysis and coding)
Stay current about state-of-the-art algorithms in the open literature and
about competing technologies
Define and meet milestones for project progress
Understand existing Overture information systems and business

Skills/Qualifications:
PhD and research track record in information retrieval, natural-language
processing, or a related field
Excellent communication ability; applicants will be required to give a
30-45 minute presentation on a significant research result in the above
fields. Unless precluded by nondisclosure agreements, the result should be
the applicant's own
Ability to understand business strategy and to translate theoretical
results into applications
Willingness to perform applied research that is guided by business
opportunities
Programming ability

Please apply online at
http://www.overture.com/d/USm/about/company/j_tech.jhtml#sarsir

Dan Fain, PhD
Director of Research and Development
Overture Services, Inc.

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