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Description
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Located in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, Cornell University is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive campus in which to work, study, teach and serve.
Cornell's Lab of Ornithology is seeking a Prog/Analyst III to design and implement sound analysis software and support ongoing and future research in the field of animal bioacoustics in the Bioacoustics Research Program. Current research projects include basic research on acoustic communication in whales, elephants, and a variety of bird species, as well as conservation-oriented research using sound as a means of monitoring populations of threatened and endangered species. Software development activities include work on the existing Raven project as well as other internal tools and future projects. Must be able to interact well with others, including software developers, software users, engineers, and biologists. Responsibilities will include planning, designing, scheduling, implementing, and tracking of software projects. This is not merely a project oversight position but includes a large percentage of time writing code. Implementation of software applications will be in Java, C++, C, and/or MATLAB. Additional growth opportunities exist to lead project teams in the future.
This is an annual term appointment with possible renewal.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree with focus preferably in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field; 2-3 years of experience or equivalent developing complex software applications. Experience with object-oriented design and programming, knowledge of OO and UI concepts in a programming language like Java or C++. Sufficient knowledge of signal processing to independently design and develop signal processing software. Proven expertise writing object-oriented and signal processing software. Ability to write specifications that can be given to other programmers on a team for implementation. Candidate must have proven experience in software development on complex projects working with other software developers. Ability to mentor other programmers to help them grow in their design and implementation abilities. Fluency with sound and image processing techniques and theory is very important. Experience using project management tools will be beneficial. Demonstrated ability to interact with others on a collaborative team toward a shared project goal. Analytic demands are high, with frequent application of advanced reasoning and problem solving skills. Requires the ability to adapt and improve existing methods or to develop innovative ones. Demands good judgment and organizational skills, with a capacity for critical, creative thinking.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. No relocation assistance is provided for this position.
All application materials must be received by Friday, February 11, 2005.
Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.
---------------------------------------------------- Tim Krein Software Team Leader Bioacoustics Research Program Cornell Lab of Ornithology [EMAIL PROTECTED]
