If you are a BSCP student, please identify yourself as such when you are applying for an internship or job opportunity.   Date Posted May 7, 2010 Internship/Job Opportunity Cognitive Science Branch Chief Hiring Organization National Library of Medicine, NIH Description The Lister Hill National Center for Biomedical Communications (LHNCBC) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking an outstanding research scientist with extensive experience in natural language processing to lead the research program of its Cognitive Science Branch (CgSB). The Branch applies linguistic, statistical, and knowledge-based research and development of techniques for improving the management and computer understanding of biomedical and clinical information. The Branch Chief will conduct research and manage development teams focused on novel and useful tools and techniques for extracting computable information from narrative text for use by clinicians, researchers, and consumers. The position requires a doctoral level education in one or more of the following: medicine, biomedical informatics, computer science, cognitive science or related discipline; experience and a track record in natural language processing research documented by peer reviewed publications; experience in managing research teams and projects; and peer recognition of outstanding scientific contributions. To apply, please submit your curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and a complete bibliography of significant publications to: Lister Hill National Center for Biomedical Communications Attention: CgSB Branch Chief Search Building 38A – Room 10S1004 8600 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20894 Salary is commensurate with research experience and accomplishments and a full Civil Service package of benefits is available. For further information, you may contact CgSB Search Committee Chair at (301)496-4496 or email thoma@nlm.nih.gov. Review of applications will begin on or about May 15, 2010. Applications received by June 15 will be given full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers For complete ad see: http://www.training.nih.gov/jobs/ Type of Opportunity Permanent Job Application Deadline Jun 15, 2010 URL http://www.training.nih.gov/jobs/ Contact Email thoma@nlm.nih.gov Contact Phone (301)496-4496 Back