Interesting job opportunity

[William O'Higgins]

My wife sent this to me in case someone at TLUG might be interested:

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David MacKay in Cambridge is looking for someone to take
over the lead position working on their Dasher project,
an amazing input system for PDAs, disabled and other unusual settings:
http://www.inference.phy.cam.ac.uk/dasher/

Contact David J.C. MacKay <mackay-Bhlo64W4KxTQzY9nttDBhA at public.gmane.org> if interested.

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An experienced software developer/research associate is sought by the
Department of Physics to lead development of Dasher, a mature Open Source
application. Dasher is multi-platform software which allows efficient input of
text by disabled users and on devices without keyboards. Dasher's unusual user
interface can be driven using mouse, gaze-tracker or buttons.

The successful applicant will have excellent C++ skills, at least one degree
in Science, Maths, Engineering or Computer Science, and should have an
interest in human-computer interaction or human languages. Experience of
developing for both Windows and Linux platforms, Linux system administration
experience, and an interest in accessibility issues are also highly desirable.
There is considerable scope to pursue individual research interests related to
the Dasher project; an ability to work independently is essential.

The technical responsibilities of the position include:
 * researching and developing improvements to Dasher
 * managing the Dasher codebase and providing high-quality releases of Dasher
   on multiple architectures
 * assisting researchers working on experimental Dasher versions
 * maintaining the research group's Linux cluster

The successful applicant will also play a leading role in managing the Dasher
project, including:
 * collaborating with other open source developers and translators who
   contribute to or use Dasher
 * promoting Dasher to the assistive technologies community and to developers
   of keyboardless electronic devices
 * liaising with institutions making use of Dasher, such as the ACE Centre in
   Oxford
 * managing studies and user trials
 * ensuring the long-term future of the Dasher project

The position is available immediately, with a tenure of up to 2.5 years.
During this time we hope to establish the necessary organisational structure
to ensure that Dasher is self-sustaining beyond this period.
Salary will be competitive, depending on experience, and will include
pension contributions.

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining skills and
experience that you think may be relevant, to David MacKay.


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yours,

William

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