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Short-term Perl programmer
The University Libraries of Notre Dame Libraries is seeking an expert Perl programmer to work on a short-term project for a professional salary.
Description: The Libraries is involved in a national research and development activity. One of the activity's goals is to enhance an information retrieval system with a Find More Like This One feature. This feature will:
1. Allow users to identify a desirable record from a list of search results
2. Select characteristics from the record the user deems significant
3. Return those characteristics back to the system
4. The system will then use things like locally created dictionaries, WordNet, and/or other semantic tools to return additional searches to be applied against other internal or external indexes
Requirements: The successful candidate must have exceptional skills in reading and writing object oriented Perl programs in a Unix/Linux environment. The position requires the candidate to be able document their code with comments as well as in the form of PODs. The positon requires the candidate to be able to work in a collaborative environment. Thus, the candidate must posess well-developed communication skills.
Highly desireable: Applicants who demonstrate an understanding of relational database techniques, XML and Web Services, academia, as well as the principles of open source software will be given preference.
Work environment: The University Libraries is located in Notre Dame, IN (just outside South Bend) about ninety miles east of Chicago. Because of the location, telecommuting is possible, but regular weekly site visits are necessary.
Start date: Immmediately
End date: No later than August 31, 2005
Salary: Starting at $24/hour and negotiable depending on qualifications, experience, and flexibility
Application: Send cover letters, resumes, and questions to Eric Lease Morgan ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). All inquires will be acknowledged.
-- Eric Lease Morgan Head, Digital Access and Information Architecture Department University Libraries of Notre Dame
(574) 631-8604
