Interesting job opportunity

[William O'Higgins]

On Mon, May 23, 2005 at 11:51:53AM -0400, James Knott wrote:
>Cambridge???  That would be a bit of a commute.  ;-)

It sure would - but the skillset is topical, and not everyone is welded
to this city.  The way I saw it, it is a dream job for someone, and that
someone may be on this list.

>William O'Higgins wrote:
>> My wife sent this to me in case someone at TLUG might be interested:
>> 
>> ----- Begin forwarded message -----
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> -------------
>> 
>> 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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yours,

William

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