fwtompa@watdaisy.UUCP (12/04/86)
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
For more information, contact Professor Gaston Gonnet,
ghgonnet@watmath.UUCP, (519)-885-4460.