Candidates should possess a first or higher degree in Computer Science
or related disciplines and between 2 to 4 years relevant experience in
a research & development laboratory.
The successful candidate will be working on the development of a
multilingual information retrieval system. Other duties will include
an active involvement in the creation and maintenance of tools for
acquisition of lexical knowledge from corpora.
A strong background in Information Retrieval and C/C++, as well as
enthusiasm and eagerness to work in a team are essential.
Experience with Machine Translation and Internet Application
development would be an advantage, as would knowledge of foreign
languages.
This position is initially made available on a two-year basis with a
possibility of extension or permanent confirmation thereafter.
Sharp Laboratories of Europe Ltd, founded in 1990, is the European
Research Centre of Sharp Corporation, Japan. We are situated in a new
laboratory in the green surroundings of the Oxford Science Park, two
miles south of Oxford city centre and the University. A brand new
building for the second phase of expansion of the laboratories
activities has just been opened. We offer competitive salaries and
benefits commensurate with our position as a major multinational
electronics company.
To apply, please send your curriculum vitae and the names of two
referees to Ms Adele Taylor at the address below, quoting the
reference LT-SEM02-96. Early application is advised as we wish to
fill this position as soon as possible.
Sharp Laboratories of Europe Ltd.
Edmund Halley Road
Oxford Science Park
Oxford
OX4 4GA
U.K.
Telephone: 01865 747711
Telefax: 01865 747717
Email: adele@sharp.co.uk