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Subject: Jobs: MCC: Information Agents/Multi-Database Systems
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Date: Wed, 17 Apr 1996 09:24:21 -0500
From: Amy Unruh <unruh@mcc.com>
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There are two or three position openings in the InfoSleuth Project at MCC.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The InfoSleuth Project involves the use of agent and database technology to
support information management, discovery, and analysis in a dynamically
changing environment that can include Internet-accessible data as well as
enterprise-wide heterogenous information sources.   Project research areas
include: 
 * Heterogeneous databases (querying, resolution of heterogeneity) 
 * The use of cooperating, adaptive, and autonomous agents for information
   access, and the use of supporting technologies such as KQML, Java, etc.
 * The generation and use of workflows/nomadic transactions for information
   management and discovery.  


REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must have a background in distributed systems, and either a
background in multi-database systems; or AI, with an emphasis on DAI,
agent architectures, and planning.

Candidates must hold a PhD, or MS with a minimum of two years relevant
experience.  They must have good programming skills (implementation of
prototypes will be required); and good communications skills (both oral and
written).  Unix background required.  Experience with C++, Java, and KQML
preferred. 


Please send your resume, including names of references, to Jerry West,
gwest@mcc.com, in ASCII or Postscript.  
Email is preferred, but hardcopies may be sent to:
MCC
3500 West Balcones Center Drive
Austin, TX  78759-5398
or (512) 338 3890 FAX

----
Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation (MCC) is located in
Austin, TX.  MCC is one of the nation's leading technology development and
commercialization consortia.  Its mission is to strengthen and sustain the
competitiveness of its nearly 100 member organizations and customers that
share common technical and product requirements in electronics and
information technology.  MCC conducts a wide range of activities intended
to accelerate the development and commercialization of advanced technology
in the areas of advanced electronic systems, information management,
intelligent systems, and distributed systems management.

MCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and provides a competitive salary and
a 401(K) plan.
For more information about the InfoSleuth Project and MCC, see
<http://www.mcc.com/projects>. 


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