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I have a short term vacancy for a Research Programmer to work in the Nottingham Geospatial Institute, University of Nottingham, on an Ordnance Survey funded research project called NaturalGeo (http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/~lgzwww/contacts/staffPages/kristinstock/NaturalGeo.htm), starting as soon as possible, until April/May, full time. The project is about developing methods for context sensitive interpretation of natural language expressions describing location, and involves machine learning (specifically memory-based learning), as well as the use of ontologies and the comparison of several different methods for interpretation. We have developed the basic method, and need a programmer to assist with the implementation. We may also develop a web front end that takes text expressions as input and displays a query on a map (using Ordnance Survey data). The main skill required is a high degree of proficiency in Java programming. Knowledge of any of the following is desirable: natural language processing, machine learning, ontologies, semantic web, web mapping plugins, spatial querying and/or OGC web services standards. As well as technical knowledge, an ability and willingness to quickly learn and work with a number of different methods, techniques and technologies is essential, as the project covers a lot of different areas. The pay rate is £14.78 per hour, and is located in Nottingham. Questions can be addressed to Dr Kristin Stock ([log in to unmask]). Please send your CV and a cover letter describing your experience and qualifications relevant to the post and when you would be available to start, to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> as soon as possible. The post will remain open until filled. Kind regards, Dr Kristin Stock Nottingham Geospatial Institute University of Nottingham This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to me, and immediately delete it. Please do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses which could damage your computer system, you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation. To unsubscribe or modify your gis-jobs settings, please visit: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/gis-jobs