---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Gora Mohanty gora@sarai.net Date: Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 12:00 PM Subject: [Freed] [X-Post][Commercial] FLOSS position available at Sarai To: ILUGD main list ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org Cc: General Freed list freed@lists.linux-delhi.org, reader-list@sarai.net, Free/Libre and Open Source Software Project List prc@sarai.net
Hello everyone, Please note that this message is widely cross-posted, and be careful of follow-ups.
The FLOSS programme at Sarai, CSDS is looking for a senior person to work with us, as per the description in the advertisement below. While we would prefer someone well-versed in Indian-language computing, we would also be happy to consider strong candidates with other backgrounds. Also, while we need a senior person in light of the job duties, it might also be possible to offer a junior-level position for a talented candidate. So, please do not hesitate to send in a resume. The last date for receiving submissions is midnight Sun., 28th Sep., 2008.
For any questions, please contact me off-list, or send email to floss@sarai.net . You can also call me at +919868527992. Please also feel free to circulate this announcement, and the link at http://www.sarai.net/practices/software/senior-floss-position-available
Regards, Gora
-------------------------------------------------------- Senior FLOSS position available at Sarai, CSDS -------------------------------------------------------- The Sarai programme of the Centre for Studies of Developing Societies (CSDS), is pleased to announce the availability of a position for a senior person for one year, with renewal subject to performance, and to the availability of funding.
The FLOSS programme at Sarai is involved primarily in Indian language computing, and one of the focal points of the work this year will be (a) putting together customised versions of popular Linux distributions like Debian, Fedora, and Ubuntu that are specialised to Indian language computing, and (b) organising documentation to cover the installation, and usage of applications on these distributions in Indian languages. The goal is to have Indian language computing on free operating systems become at least as easy as it is with English. Besides, we also work on various open-source technologies including mobile computing (especially, the use of Indian languages on mobiles), GPS, GIS, electronics, embedded devices, and robotics. The successful candidate is also strongly encouraged to have open-source interests of their own, and they can be allocated time to work on these.
A brief description of the responsibilities of the position include: o Coordinating with major Linux distributions for ensuring up-to-date Indian language packages for fonts, input methods, etc. o Coordination with major applications like OpenOffice, Mozilla, and Scribus for incorporation of Indian language packs, and the building of releases. o Facilitating development work in Indian language computing by working with various external developers such as Scribus, aspell, desktop publishing, and semantic analysis folk, etc. o Driving documentation by making an outline of the documents needed for installing and using Indian languages on FLOSS operating systems and applications. o Keeping abreast of new technology, and facilitating the development of cutting-edge technologies for Indian languages, such as speech-to-text, optical character recognition, etc. o FLOSS Evangelism, and support for people seeking to deploy FLOSS Indian language solutions. Besides this, the person will also be expected to take up part of the managerial tasks associated with the current FLOSSINCLUDE projects, and other ongoing FLOSS projects at Sarai.
Some infrastructural, and travel funds will also be made available. It is possible for the selected candidate to work largely from outside the physical environs of Sarai, though someone from the Delhi NCR region would be strongly preferred. If interested, please email a (max.) one-page statement of interests, in light of the above expectations of the position, and a current resume to floss@sarai.net . Potential candidates are also encouraged to visit Sarai beforehand, and can set up a time by sending email to the above address. All submissions for the position should reach us by midnight IST, on Sun., the 28th of September. Please direct any further queries to floss@sarai.net . --------------------------------------------------------
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