From: c-thomas@access.digex.com (Chad Thomas)
Subject: Artificial Intelligence and Databases - DC area (Recruiter)
Followup-To: poster
Keywords: AI, multidatabases, recruiter
Reply-To: wk00106@worldlink.com
Organization: Thomas Search Consultants
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1992 21:58:55 GMT


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  MEMBER TECHNICAL STAFF, INTELLIGENT DATABASES R & D
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SUMMARY:
     R&D group seeks candidates with advanced CS degree to participate in
     multiple applied research and development projects in the evolving area of
     intelligent databases.
 
     Existing project goals include the development of techniques and tools for
     support and partial automation of the currently labor-intensive process of
     integrating views of distributed, heterogeneous databases.  R&D tasks
     involve defining and testing approaches to providing integrated access to
     multidatabases (including legacy systems, relational systems, ODBs), text
     management databases, and geographic information systems.  Related 
     projects include the application of spatial query languages to prototype
     map-based systems, evaluation of existing commercial off-the-shelf tools,
     and the modernization of existing real-world distributed database systems
     for several large organizations. 
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 
     Requirements:
          o    MS or PhD in Computer Science or related discipline
          o    Solid background in database theory and application, including
               multidatabase concepts.
          o    Solid background in AI theory and application.
          o    Ability to bridge theory and practice. 
          o    Unix/C development experience plus reasonable breadth in
               hardware/software.
          o    U.S. Citizenship is required.  Candidates are generally expected
               to obtain some level of security clearance.
 
     Pluses:
          o    Industrial and/or government experience related to understanding
               distributed heterogeneous database problems a considerable plus.
          o    Spatial query languages and Geographic Information System (GIS)
               background a plus.
 
ENVIRONMENT:
 
     Excellent opportunities for long-term applied R&D in a growing area. 
     Stable, well-funded environment.  Washington, D.C. area.
 
SUBMISSION PROCEDURES and RECRUITER'S NOTES:
 
     Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and an 
     accompanying cover letter/note referencing this posting as "HDDS/2", 
     either via regular mail or via e-mail (ASCII only please) to:
 
                    wk00106@worldlink.com
 
     All respondents will be given careful consideration.  However,
     depending upon the response volume, I regret that I cannot guarantee 
     a personal reply to all respondents.
 
     Regrettably, the U.S. Citizenship requirement is inflexible.
 
     Regarding general inquiries:  Respondents who fit the broad 
     requirements described for this position but lack key criteria are 
     welcome to send a resume via e-mail or U.S. mail for general 
     consideration, but should expect no immediate reply.  Your resume 
     will be keyed and filed and you will be contacted should alternative 
     positions be or become available.  Please specify your citizenship.
 
     CONTACT INFORMATION:
 
          Chad Thomas
          Thomas Search Consultants
          8409 Lake Crest Terrace          Phone: (703) 643-2226
          Suite B                          Fax:   (703) 643-0712
          Fairfax Station, VA  22039       E-mail: wk00106@worldlink.com
 
          Thomas Search Consultants (TSC) specializes in
          Human-Computer Interface, Artificial Intelligence, and
          related research and development positions, recruiting
          for a nationwide client base.  TSC is located in the
          greater Washington, D.C. metro area.