Job: NLP, Machine learning and Java developer position [magpie.net]

Magpie.net is seeking to fill an NLP, Machine Learning and Java
developer position. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team
to participate in the development of an innovative online application
and should satisfy most of the following requirements:

 * Primary field of study: Computational Linguistics, or Computer
   Science preferably with experience in NLP.

 * Experience with Machine Learning, especially as it is applied to
   unstructured text analysis and text classification.

     - Familiarity with working with web content is a big plus.

     - Practical knowledge in information extraction, fact finding and
       opinion mining is a big plus.

     - Hands-on experience with existing NLP and Machine Learning
       frameworks: GATE is a BIG plus, so is Rapidminer/YALE and/or
       Weka.

     - Background in statistical and probabilistic methods is a plus.

 * Sufficient Java programming and software development skills is
   essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with real and dynamic data on
a daily basis. For further information, please contact Berkan Eskikaya
at berkan AT magpie.net.

Interested candidates should send their CV, optionally with a cover
letter and/or any material they deem relevant (project reports,
publications etc) to jobs AT magpie.net.

About Magpie
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Magpie is a cutting edge software company. Our business sits at the
crossroads of 3 salient technologies -- the web, information
retrieval, and natural language analysis.

We have a vision that one of the future needs for all businesses will
be to understand what is being said about them and their competition
-- by consumers and the media, on the web, every day.

We are building systems that will do just that. Brandwatch is the
first, and we want to continue exploring this exciting area. We are a
well-funded company with a passion for what we do, and if you have the
desire to succeed and the drive needed to create something new and
innovative, Magpie is the place for you.

We are based in Brighton, UK. Visit www.magpie.net for more
information.

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