--- Forwarded Message from Otmar K. E. Foelsche --- >Date: 09 Nov 1999 17:20:33 EST >From: Otmar K. E. Foelsche >Subject: Position Announcement >To: LLTI-Editor --- Forwarded Message from "Lance Miller" <[log in to unmask]> --- >From: "Lance Miller" <[log in to unmask]> >To: <[log in to unmask]> >Cc: <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Position Announcement >Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 15:53:49 -0500 >Importance: Normal >In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> >Sender: [log in to unmask] >Precedence: list >Reply-To: [log in to unmask] Instructional Systems Developer UMagic Systems, Inc. POSITION: Immediate opening for developer of instructional programs, not for language areas, but for an intelligent commercial web site which simulates a human expert and supports users in daily interactions for a program lasting months. Long-term programs to be developed are in the areas of nutrition, exercise, investment, and relationships (but no initial knowledge needed). DUTIES: Work as part of a development team to help implement the detailed design of the initial sites by writing rules expressing the conditions under which various informational and functional capabilities are presented, and help test and maintain these rules. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree and some instructional system design (ISD) experience or experience in the development of knowledge-based systems or expert systems. Willingness to be trained in AI areas. Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team. Knowledge of object-oriented approaches a plus, as is knowledge of ISD and story-boarding tools, or languages such as LISP, C++, Prolog, and Perl. Must be willing to work in New York City. COMPANY: Pre-IPO Internet Equal-Opportunity Company in NYC developing applications that will simulate human experts in a wide variety of applications, using expert systems, natural language understanding, and speech technologies. CONTACT: Elise Barna, Product Manager, [log in to unmask] (212 355-9212)