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Dear All, we have a new opening in our group. Great opportunity for those interested in OSS, digital library and semantic web technologies. IT Specialist (Applications Software), IS-2210, Grades 11, 12, 13; $61,425 to $113,815/yr Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The employee will develop software modules and web-based applications to support the Smithsonian/NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS) services. The ADS is a 16-year-old project that has revolutionized access to the astronomical literature. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team to help enhance and solidify the project's role as THE digital library portal for astronomers. The employee will participate in the development, maintenance and upgrading of the ADS infrastructure and help plan, specify, and build the technologies needed to support the project's goal of ubiquitous access to the astronomical literature and related datasets. Responsibilities include the design and development of web applications, services, and interfaces; the adoption, customization and integration of open-source packages into the production code used by the project; and the creation, maintenance and optimization of databases supporting the project's operations. Software development will take place in a UNIX environment and requires knowledge of current best practices in programming and web standards. To view the complete vacancy announcement for this position and qualification requirements for higher salary levels, go to http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/hr/postings/29-16.html -- Dr. Alberto Accomazzi aaccomazzi(at)cfa harvard edu Project Manager NASA Astrophysics Data System ads.harvard.edu Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics www.cfa.harvard.edu 60 Garden St, MS 67, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA