Interesting job opportunity

[James Knott]

Cambridge???  That would be a bit of a commute.  ;-)


William O'Higgins wrote:
> 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.
> 
> 
> ----- End forwarded message -----
> 

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