From: art@cs.umass.edu (Art Gaylord)
Newsgroups: ne.jobs
Subject: 10 Computer Professionals wanted to assist CS Research at UMass/Amherst
Date: 28 Jul 92 14:05:43 GMT
Distribution: ne
Organization: University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Originator: art@camelot

The Computer Science Department at the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst is seeking several computer professionals to support its
expanding reseach efforts.  Its Center for Research  on Intelligent
Complex Computing Systems (CRICCS) has newly funded projects in
intelligent information retrieval and automated manufacturing. These
require  2-5 system programmers with expertise in text based information
retrieval and  robotics technicians to build advanced flexible
manufacturing testbeds. Project Pilgrim needs a systems programmer to
develop its heterogeneous distributed computing environment.  The
Research Computer Facility(RCF) needs 3 staff to help support of the
department's overall computing needs. 

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

This person reports to the RCF Director and supervises a team of systems
programmers  in support of the research and educational computing needs
of the department  in a multi-vendor environment with over 350 computers
systems; serves as the  department's network administrator, and develops
software as required.  We require a MS in Computer Science, 3 yrs. work
experience in systems programming and networking, and supervisory
experience.  Unix systems experience is required  and a knowledge of
other operating systems desirable.   Search R28517

SYSTEM PROGRAMMERS 
 
2-5 CRICCS positions to help with the development of advanced text-based
information  systems. We require a knowledge of information retrieval,
natural language  processing, case-based reasoning or HCI preferred;
Lisp experience desirable.  Search R26910

1 Pilgrim position to help build an advanced computing environment based
upon the OSF/DCE.  We require experience building large systems;  a
knowledge of C++, networks and windowing systems desired. Search R30332

1 RCF position to develop system software and utilities to meet research
and educational needs, integrate new resources into our environment,
and provide programming consultation. We require experience with
networks and software maintenance. Search R26909

Additional requirements for all the above programmer positions include:
an MS in CS (or a BS with 2-3 yrs. work experience); experience with C,
Unix, and systems progamming. 

UNIX SYSTEM MANAGER
 
1 RCF staff person to do system administration, software maintenance,
and user level consulting for our Unix systems.  We require a MS in
CS(or BS and 2-3  yrs. work experience) and Unix administration,
programming, and networking experience.  Search R30324

ROBOTICS TECHNICIANS 
 
1-2 positions for CRICCS to help develop complete robotic systems by
integrating  of robotic vehicles, arms, sensors, computers, and
software.   We require a MS in Engineering, CS, or Physical
Science(related work experience considered):  at least 2 yrs. experience
with digital and analog/video electronics design and testing; and an
ability to program device drivers and real-time control systems.  
Search R26911

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications/experience;
comprehensive fringe  benefits. Candidates may apply to more than one
position but must submit a separate application to each search number. 

TO APPLY: submit a resume and 3  letters of reference by August 10, 1992
to:  Search # (fill in number from above),  167 Whitmore Administration
Bldg., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA  01003.  Use the postal
system, regulations do not permit consideration of electronically
submitted applications. 

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer