The department's primary research interests include information
retrieval (including cross-language retrieval), information
extraction, text categorization, machine learning, natural language
processing, and performance evaluation. Principal duties would
include analysis, design, coding and testing of concepts and
prototypes for retrieval, extraction, and categorization systems in
the context of very large data environments such as Westlaw. The
department and its staff are positioned to pursue cutting-edge
research in order to impact the company's new technology-driven
applications, and thus to achieve recognition both inside and outside
the firm.
Applicants should have a graduate degree in Computer Science or
related field, with a focus in IR, IE, NLP, or ML. Excellent UNIX,
C/C++, Java, OOA/OOD experience desirable.
West Group offers excellent growth opportunities, a competitive
salary, and comprehensive benefits. West is an equal opportunity
employer.
Send resume in electronic form to: Peter.Jackson @WestGroup.com
Or via conventional mail to:
Peter Jackson
West Group
610 Opperman Drive
D1-66F
Eagan, MN 55123