Research and Systems Programmer
Institute for Research in Cognitive Science
University of Pennsylvania
- Research Projects Participation
Provide programming support for ongoing research projects
in Computational Linguistics using Common Lisp, C, and various
UNIX system tools.
- Technical Consulting, System Administration
Assist in solving specific technical problems that are beyond
the scope of the normal user. Perform basic installation and
routine updates of some software packages. Primary platforms
are Sun SPARCstations and Xterminals. Provide ongoing support
of LaTeX.
- Qualifications:
BS in CS or related field required. MS preferred. 3 years
experience using UNIX systems (may be concurrent with education),
fluency in Common Lisp and C, and 1 year prior UNIX system
administration necessary. Knowledge of more than one Common Lisp
dialect (e.g., Allegro, Lucid) is highly desirable. Experience
writing with LaTeX and knowledge of the X window system are
important. Ability to work independently, and good interpersonal
and organizational skills required.
This position provides a unique opportunity to combine some systems work
with programming support in a congenial research environment.
This is a full-time salaried position with generous health, education, and
retirement benefits. Salary to 40's.
Candidates should be interested in being part of a multi-disciplinary
research effort. The individual filling this position will work with
the co-director of IRCS, several other CIS Dept. system programmers,
and the manager of CIS Research Computing.
The University of Pennsylvania is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer.
Interested individuals should send a resume to:
Mark Foster
CIS Department
University of Pennsylvania
200 South 33rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6389
mark@cis.upenn.edu
Please visit the
IRCS home page
and the
IRCS Projects page
for more information.