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NSERC USRA position for CS undergrad

Student will contribute to the development of a web-based front end for a database and will recurrently test and maintain the site. This position will involve learning about ontologies and knowledge engineering.

1) Test existing site, a web-based front-end to a MYSQL database of rhetorical figuration. 
2) Contribute to the ongoing development of the site, from technical, functional, and aesthetic perspectives. 
3) Expand the capabilities of existing site (including the incorporation of a wiki and a blog). 
4) Tasks will include: 

  • Updating and writing documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the programs. 
  • Updating and writing computer programs to handle specific jobs, such as storing, retrieving and displaying data in multiple 'views. 
  •  Repairing or expanding existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements. 
5) Consult with subject-matter experts, managerial, technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes. 

Skills

1) Strong programming and testing skills.
2) Familiarity with databases (especially MYSQL and RDF)
3) Able to work independently and with a team.
4) Design training and sensibilities an asset but not required. 
5) Experience with ontologies (OWL, Protege) an asset but not required.

Note for co-op students: If you apply after the co-op deadline, you must check with your co-op advisor that can still use the USRA as your co-op term. If you can proceed with the USRA, you must ask your advisor to remove you from JobMine.

Contact

Chrysanne Dimarco 
Voice: (519) 888 4567 x34443
Email: cdimarco AT uwaterloo.ca

Randy Allen Harris
Linguistics, rhetoric, and communication design
HH247, x35362
raha@uwaterloo.ca

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