Responsibilities:

- Apply state-of-the-art Knowledge representation and reasoning, information retrieval, semantic web, ontology, data mining in particular text mining to real world problems.
- Quick prototyping, feasibility studies, specification and implementation of advanced knowledge based systems.
- Work with customers to understand data and algorithm requirements.

Skills & Qualifications:

- Ph.D. or advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or 5+ years equivalent in-depth R&D experience.
- In-depth knowledge and experience in semantic web, information retrieval, data mining and machine learning.
- Well versed in Java or C\C++ and experienced in software analysis, data structure and algorithm design and development.
- Proven record in research, innovative thinking, real world problem solving and a hands-on, can-do mentality.
- Experience with RDF/RDFS/OWL ontologies and related tools such as Protégé, Jena, SPARQL or similar
- Experience in Lucene, search engines, questioning and answer systems is a plus
- Experience in Python or Perl is a plus
- Research experience in healthcare solutions is a strong plus to the position.
- Fluent in both Chinese and English.

Candidates need to have strong interpersonal skills, be able to work independently on problems, be an effective team player and be willing to accept challenges and responsibility.