EDIT WP6

On this page we will advertise posts within the development community, as they become available.

Research post available in concept extraction from scanned literature

Application closing date 16th October 2008

We are looking for someone to extend and establish the generality of the concept extraction methods from scanned literature developed by Lu et al (2008) , targeting the biodiversity domain. The applicant will have at least a functional understanding of image analysis (feature extraction), document layout (reverse-engineering a DTD), Natural Language Processing (NLP) and a broad familiarity with taxonomic systems relating to biodiversity (for concept relationships). Ideally you will have expertise in one or more of these areas and the ability to learn quickly is essential.

The job will be based at the Open University in Milton Keynes, collaborating with The Natural History Museum, London, and is initially a 1 year contract. Part of the job will be developing further grant proposals which may extend the period of employment. Salary is in the region of £30,000 pa.

The project application is available for download below.

Apply at http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment , or email the Recruitment Secretary at MCS-Recruitment_at_open.ac.uk quoting the reference number. Closing date: 16th October 2008. The post is available immediately.

Please contact: Dr David Morse (email: d.r.morse_at_open.ac.uk, phone +44 (0) 1908 858 463, fax +44 (0) 1908 652 335).