Subject: Jobs: MCC: Information Agents/Multidatabase systems Date: Tue, 30 Apr 1996 10:05:29 -0500 From: Amy Unruh 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 heterogeneous 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 multidatabase 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 . ------------------------------