Sun Microsystems Laboratories (Chelmsford, Massachusetts, 25 minutes
from Boston) is seeking students to fill one or both of the following
summer internships within the Conceptual Indexing project, a research
project that focuses on the use of natural language processing and
knowledge representation techniques to improve information access.
1. Design and Implementation. This intern will participate in the
design and implemention of a prototype for on-line information access,
search and retrieval. The position requires proficiency in C and C++
(non-classroom experience), good design practices and principles, and
the ability to learn quickly and interact well within a project group.
The candidate will be expected to participate in ongoing design
discussions and take responsibility for the completion of well-defined
modules within the proposed system. A strong interest in one of the
following areas is required: natural language processing, knowledge
representation, information retrieval and the World Wide Web. A
candidate should be able to demonstrate strong creativity as well as a
good intuition for software design. Position is open to graduate level
students as well as exceptional undergraduates.
2. Evaluation. This intern will work on the evaluation of Conceptual
Indexing technology for information access. The intern in this
position should be capable of quickly getting familiar with Conceptual
Indexing technology (non-classroom experience in C or C++; LISP also
useful), conducting comparative information retrieval experiments
(experience with IR systems such as SMART and Fulcrum would be a plus),
and clearly presenting results (solid technical writing skills). Also
desirable are familiarity with natural language processing and
knowledge representation, up-to-date knowledge of the information
retrieval literature, and experience studying usability. In addition
to evaluation of the prototype, research questions include the proper
selection of test materials, the applicability of traditional
information retrieval measures and consideration of possible
alternatives, and the identification of domains and applications in
which the technology's distinguishing features will have the greatest
benefit to users. Position is open to graduate level students as well
as exceptional undergraduates.
Information about the Conceptual Indexing project can be found at:
http://www.sun.com/960201/cover/video.html
http://www.sunlabs.com/research/knowledge
Interested? As soon as possible, contact:
Cookie Callahan
Sun Microsystems Laboratories, Inc.
Two Elizabeth Drive
Chelmsford MA 01824-4195 USA
Email: cookie.callahan@east.sun.com