fwtompa@watdaisy.UUCP (01/07/87)
New Oxford English Dictionary
Research Project Manager
The University of Waterloo's Department of Computer Science is
seeking a manager for the New Oxford English Dictionary Project.
The research project manager will plan, develop and supervise the
project's technical activities, which will be executed by a
seven-member technical team. Primary responsibility will be to
direct the development of the database management system to sup-
port the electronic version of the Oxford English Dictionary,
producing system specifications, identifying critical paths in
meeting the project's objectives and time schedule, and assuring
system coherence and performance.
Applicants must have demonstrated management ability as well as
technical competence. To this end, qualified applicants should
possess a graduate degree in Computer Science and must have
several years' experience in developing systems and applications
in the fields of data structures, databases, text management
and/or information retrieval. This includes facility in design-
ing and developing software in the environment of UNIX 4.2 BSD
and C. Proven ability to schedule and supervise programming staff
and activities to meet project deadlines is essential. Excellent
verbal and written communication skills are critical for success-
ful interaction with technical personnel, academics and external
contacts.
This is a new management position starting immediately, guaran-
teed for at least three years and eligible for a full range of
benefits.
A comprehensive resume including salary expectations should be
sent to:
Mr. Greg Reinhart
Personnel Department
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1
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P.S. A research programmer and a technical writer for working on
the project team are simultaneously being sought. Apply as above.
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For more information, contact Professor Frank Tompa,
fwtompa@watmath.UUCP or @waterloo.csnet, (519)-888-4449.tbray@watsol.UUCP (07/28/87)
Jobs with the New Oxford English Dictionary Project
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The Oxford English Dictionary is a cultural monument and one of the
great achievements of human scholarship. The Project's goals are an
editing system and an electronic delivery system for the Dictionary.
This requires pioneering techniques in the areas of database
architecture and user interface.
Documentation and Testing Co-ordinator
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Responsibilities are the production of user documentation and the
co-ordination of testing and quality assurance activities. The goal is
to ensure that the system is useful and understandable.
Qualified candidates will possess a University degree in Computer
Science or some communications discipline. Demonstrated expertise in
technical documentation, preferably with UNIX typesetting facilities, is
required. Ability to interact with and support scholarly users of the
dictionary is essential. Exposure to software testing would be an
asset.
Software Designer
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Responsibilities are participation in the New OED Software research and
development, and provision of consulting to users of the system.
Qualified candidates should possess a graduate degree in Computer
Science or equivalent experience, and have participated in the design of
large software systems. We require demonstrated expertise in at least
one of the following areas: database theory and implementation, advanced
text display technology, and formal languages and parsing. Knowledge of
C programming in a UNIX environment is preferred. Excellent verbal and
written communication skills are essential.
These positions are research funded and eligible for full University
benefits.
Reply electronically to: tbray@watsol.waterloo.edu
tbray%watsol@waterloo.csnet
in paper to: Greg Reinhart
Personnel Dept.,
University of Waterloo,
Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1tbray@watmum.UUCP (08/27/87)
NEW OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY PROJECT
The Oxford English Dictionary is a cultural monument and one of the
great achievements of human scholarship. The Project's goals are an
editing system and an electronic delivery system for the Dictionary.
This requires pioneering techniques in the areas of database
architecture and user interface.
Software Designer
Responsibilities are participation in the New OED Software research and
development, and provision of consulting to users of the system.
Qualified candidates should possess a graduate degree in Computer
Science or equivalent experience, and have participated in the design of
large software systems. We require demonstrated expertise in at least
one of the following areas: database theory and implementation, advanced
text display technology, and formal languages and parsing. Knowledge of
C programming in a UNIX environment is preferred. Excellent verbal and
written communication skills are essential.
These positions are research funded and are eligible for full University
of Waterloo staff benefits.
Reply electronically to:
Tim Bray (tbray@watsol.waterloo.edu, tbray%watsol@waterloo.csnet)
or send a resume to:
Sandra Hayes, Personnel Department, University of Waterloo,
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1